Police arrest driver accused of race that caused serious bodily injury in Evansville
According to an affidavit, James Ramos, 23, admitted to racing another vehicle on October 12, 2024. Ramos reportedly told the authorities that the driver of the other car cut him off, forcing him to swerve out of the way and strike the curb, rendering his vehicle immobile.
Second person arrested in street racing accident
After this, police say three other vehicles – a gray Dodge Charger driven by Taron Coats, a maroon Dodge Charger driven by Lorenzo McRath, and a white Camaro driven by Raveion Quarles – had also begun racing down North Fulton Drive and turning onto Riverside Drive. Video surveillance reviewed by authorities showed the gray Charger crashing into Ramos' vehicle and landing upside down. Quarles attempted to avoid striking the vehicle, however police say Quarles struck Jumani Williams, who was attempting to push Ramos' vehicle out of the way.
All drivers were transported to a nearby hospital for blood draws. Police say Coats had a blood alcohol content of 0.176 g/100mL; McRath had 0.123 g/100mL; Quarles had 0.049 g/100mL; and Ramos had 0.097 g/100mL.
Police say Williams suffered fractures to his right femur, left arm, shoulders, hips and his upper spine. He also reported multiple facial fractures, and said his left eye was knocked out of the socket. He reported having to relearn how to walk and talk and undergoing extensive physical therapy.
Ramos was arrested on Thursday and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury, criminal recklessness, aggressive driving and driving at unreasonable speed. He is being held in the Vanderburgh County Jail.
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