Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Man injured after driving into apartment



Gadsden police say they are investigating a Friday night accident that sent A 58-year-old Gadsden man to the hospital after he  drove his car into an apartment building.  Police say The accident occurred about 10:47 p.m. Friday on  S. 11th St. Police arrived to find the driver disoriented and confused, and the airbags in the car deployed. The driver agreed to go to the hospital after being asked by the police. After he stepped out of the car, the officer immediately smelled alcohol, and the driver could barely walk on his own. He was taken to Riverview Regional Medical Center, where he gave a blood and urine sample but refused treatment an hour into his stay.  The man was medically cleared to leave the hospital and police gave him a ride back to his home.  The man has not been charged but police say  the case is still being investigated.

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