A Guthrie man is facing one felony and two misdemeanors after a May 15 traffic wreck that sent three people to the hospital, including his five-year-old son, in an apparent alcohol-related crash. It’s been said that some of the victims in the hospital have already begun arrangements with a Springfield Personal Injury Lawyer or another similar, to open a case against the driver in question.
John Withers, 35, was charged on Wednesday, a month after the crash, with child endangerment, DUI with personal injury and open container of beer.
If found guilty, he could face jail time anywhere from 90 days to four years along with fines.
Emergency crews were sent to Highway 105 just in front of the Guthrie Golf and Country Club and found a black 2008 Dodge Ram truck buried near a semi truck’s trailer with Withers and his son pinned inside.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s report, Withers was under the influence of alcohol and was driving while impaired.
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The child and semi truck driver were treated and released from the hospital shortly after arrival. Withers was hospitalized with trauma to his leg, head and chest.
Withers has not been formally arraigned inside the Logan County Courthouse.
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