Ernesto Perez / Contributed photoA Georgia man has been arrested and faces several charges after a Tuesday head-on vehicle crash in the 5600 block of Dalton Pike injured three people including a child, according to a news release from the Bradley County Sheriff's Office.
It was determined the driver of a black Ford truck was traveling south when it crossed over the center line into the northbound lane, striking a red Ford truck, the release stated. Three vehicle occupants were treated for injuries sustained in the crash including a child, who was flown via Life Force air ambulance to Children's Hospital at Erlanger.
Ernesto Perez, 27, of Calhoun, Georgia, was administered field sobriety tests by traffic investigators and later arrested. He has been charged with vehicular assault, driving under the influence, felony reckless endangerment, failure to exercise due care and improper passing, the release stated.
An investigation is ongoing.
- Compiled by Kim Sebring