Nashville, TN (December 8, 2023) An officer was injured in Nashville when his patrol car was struck by a work van, driven by Diego Vera Roblero. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department released an affidavit that states the officer-involved crash occurred on Harding Place near Metroplex Drive.
Police officers with the MNPD arrived at the scene to discover that Roblero had run away. After searching the area for a while, they finally found him at a gas station. Officers said Roblero tried to run again when he noticed the police officers, but after a short chase, he was apprehended.
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The affidavit states that officers could smell alcohol on Roblero’s breath and that his eyes were “bloodshot, glassy and watery.” They also said that his speech was slurred and he was unsteady on his feet. They also found a drug pipe in his pocket when they searched him, officers said.
Following a records check, officers learned that Roblero did not have a valid drivers liceense or vehicle insurance. Diego Vera Roblero was arrested on the spot and, according to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, he has been sent to ICE.
The police officer who was involved in the collision with Roblero’s work van, was taken to Saint Thomas Midtown Hsopital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Liability In Nashville DUI Car Accidents
It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Even small amounts of alcohol can substantially impair drivers in the following ways:
- Delayed reaction times
- Loss of muscle control
- Impaired judgment
- Lowered alertness
The family of any victim that has been injured or killed in a collision with a drunk driver may have legal recourse through a bodily injury or wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Nashville DUI Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the police officer injured in this DUI collision. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to the police. A thorough investigation must be conducted for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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