Man arrested for April 19 crash that resulted in serious injuries
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) – A man was arrested Tuesday connected to a collision that happened over a month ago, according to the Grand Junction Police Department.
Eric Carr, 23, was issued an arrest warrant after his Toyota Tacoma he was driving allegedly ran a red light and crashed into a Nissan Rogue. He was reportedly under the influence and traveling at a high rate of speed.
Carr and the other driver, who remains hospitalized, were transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Another person sustained minor injuries in the collision.
After he was released from the hospital, Carr was taken into custody by GJPD officers and booked into the Mesa County Detention Facility. He's charged with vehicular assault – DUI, vehicular assault – reckless driving, DUI and driving while revoked (DUI/reckless).
The crash originally occurred around 10:05 a.m., April 19 at 24 1/2 Road and U.S. Highway 6 and 50. GJPD and Grand Junction Fire Department responded to the collision.
The police department thanked the off-duty doctors, nurses and firefighters who stopped to provide aid at the scene of the crash.
The case is under investigation.
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