Multiple Injuries Involved in Hayride Crash
A hayride may sound like fun around the holidays, but for more than a dozen people, a hayride crash led to serious injuries. The accident happened in Wilson County on an evening in late October.
The crash happened on Central Pike near Beckwith Road. A “hayride-type vehicle” and several other vehicles were involved in the accident. According to police, around 15 people were involved in the crash. However, several left before emergency responders arrived. Four people were taken to local hospitals.
Central Pike was closed in that area as emergency responders worked the scene. Drivers were ordered to use alternate routes.
Officers from the Mt. Juliet Police Department assisted with the crash. The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office and Tennessee Highway Patrol also responded to the scene. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, although it was later discovered that an intoxicated woman caused the crash. She has been charged with a DUI.
What counts as a DUI in Tennessee?
You can be charged if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or higher. The legal BAC limit is lower at .04% for commercial vehicles, and this lower standard also applies when a CDL holder is driving a personal vehicle.
You also can be convicted for being “under the influence” of alcohol or drugs (legal or illegal), even without a high BAC. “Under the influence” means your ability to safely operate a vehicle is impaired. Keep in mind that you do not necessarily have to be driving to be charged with a DUI. Simply being in “physical control” of a vehicle (such as sitting in the driver’s seat or having the keys in your hand) while impaired can lead to DUI charges.
Penalties for a DUI vary based on the number of offenses. This chart explains:
| Offense | Typical Jail Time | Fines | License Suspension/Additional Penalties |
| 1st DUI | 48 hours up to 11 months, 29 days (minimum 7 days if BAC ≥ 0.20) | $350 to $1,500 | One-year license revocation; may require ignition interlock device (IID) on reinstatement. Courts may also mandate alcohol/drug treatment or education programs. |
| 2nd DUI | 45 days to 11 months, 29 days jail | $600 to $3,500 | Two-year license revocation; possible vehicle seizure; IID likely required; alcohol/drug treatment mandated. |
| 3rd DUI (within look‑back period) | 120 days to 11 months, 29 days jail | $1,100 to $10,000 | License revoked for six years; possible vehicle forfeiture; IID and substance‑abuse treatment/education likely required. |
| 4th DUI (or more) | Treated as a felony: at least 150 consecutive days up to one year | $3,000 to $15,000 | Eight-year (or more) license revocation; vehicle seizure; likely no restricted license; felony record. |
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Accidents can be caused by many factors, and intoxication is no exception. Drinking and driving can lead to poor reaction and judgment, making accidents more likely.
Car accidents can cause serious injuries and other damages. Get the legal help you need from a Mt. Juliet car accident lawyer from The Law Offices of Christopher Eads, PLLC. We can help you file a claim for compensation. To schedule a consultation with our office, fill out the online form or call (615) 622-6060.
Source:
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