29-05-2025
Man held on $20,000 cash-only bond for April 19 crash
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — On Wednesday, Eric Carr, the alleged perpetrator of the April 19 crash that sent two individuals to the hospital, had his first hearing at the Mesa County Courthouse. Carr appeared virtually before the court from the Mesa County Detention Facility.
The 23-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the crash after he was released from the hospital. Carr's passenger remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries in the hospital and the driver of the Nissan Rogue sustained minor injuries.
He is currently facing charges of vehicular assault while under the influence, vehicular assault while driving recklessly, DUI and aggravated driving while revoked.
The 21st Judicial District Attorney's Office spoke with the victim's family, who requested a no-contact order with Carr. The office noted that the family was devastated as the passenger in Carr's vehicle had been in a specialized brain and spinal unit at the hospital due to severe injuries and had undergone multiple surgeries. They requested that the judge give Carr the maximum, full punishment.
Carr requested a PR bond as he has limited mobility and spinal issues caused by the crash. It was stated that he will likely have surgeries within the upcoming weeks and surgical recovery in jail would be difficult.
Allegedly, Carr had been driving in violation of a previous probation for DUI at the time of the crash and had a high blood alcohol level when he was admitted into the hospital.
After hearing both sides and reading the affidavit, the judge ordered a $20,000 cash-only bond for Carr. A public defender was appointed upon Carr's request.
Carr will appear again in court for a return filing of charges on June 6 at 8:30 a.m.
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