Dale, MI — A teenager was hospitalized after an alleged drunk driving accident in Dale, Michigan, on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. The accident happened on East Court Street, just west of Gale Road.
It was about 11:00 at night when a teen crossed the road’s center line and drove off the side. The teen went airborne, and his vehicle rolled several times when it crashed into the ground.
The teen’s name hasn’t been released. He was seriously injured in the crash, and emergency workers transported him to a hospital for treatment.
The teen later told police that he had been drinking. Police have said that charges are possible.
The accident is still being investigated.
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Scene of the Accident
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Obviously, the teen involved in this accident is a minor, and shouldn’t have been drinking alcohol. It’s very possible that any alcohol involved in this accident came from the teen’s home. But if someone gave it to him, bought it for him, or sold it to him, then they could possibly be charged with a misdemeanor under Michigan law. Under the law, serving alcohol to a minor is illegal (again, obviously), but anyone selling alcohol has to make an effort to determine whether or not the person buying is a minor. It’s very possible that didn’t happen here.
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