Driver Allegedly Drunk When He Crashed Stolen Car in Morristown NJ

By Travis Tormey posted in Drunk Driving (DWI) on Saturday, November 30, 2013

DWI Lawyer Morristown NJEarlier this month, a driver was allegedly drunk when he crashed into three cars and a curb at the intersection of Spring and Morris streets in Morristown, New Jersey.

According to a police report, Miguel Angel Granados-Umana was driving a gray Acura RL sedan when he struck three cars and then attempted to flee the scene. The report says that when Mr. Granados-Umana tried to flee, he crossed the intersection and crashed into a curb on the other side of the street.

A driver from one of the other cars ran on foot after Mr. Granados-Umana and physically held onto him, preventing him from leaving the scene on foot.

Later, police responded to the scene and believe that they smelled alcohol on Mr. Granados-Umana’s breath.

According to police, Mr. Granados-Umana admitted to officers that he had been drinking alcohol earlier in the evening. The police report indicates that Mr. Granados-Umana also directly asked officers, “Did I kill anyone?”

The vehicle that Mr. Granados-Umana was driving had been reported stolen from Rony’s Automotive shop on Spring Street.

Mr. Granados-Umana has been charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), assault by auto, theft of moveable property, and reckless driving.

For more information about this case, see the NJ.com article entitled “Police Report: Drunk Driver Crashed Stolen Car in Morristown, Asked ‘Did I Kill Anyone?’.


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