Alcohol Related Collision Worcester County, MD

Type of Incident: Motor Vehicle Collision- Impaired Driver
Date and Time: 12/07/2017 @ 2047
Location: US Rt 113 @ Carey Rd
Vehicles: Veh#1 2008 Chevy truck, MD registration 21310CH

Accused: Suspect (At Fault)/ Driver Vehicle #1: Jeremy James Meekins

On 12/07/2017 at approximately 2047 hrs, Maryland State Police (Berlin) responded to the area of Rt 113 @ Carey Rd, Berlin, Worcester County, MD reference a motor vehicle collision.

The initial investigation revealed a 2008 Chevy truck operated by Jeremy J. Meekins of Whaleyville, MD was traveling US Rt 113 northbound @ Carey Rd when the vehicle exited the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.

While interviewing Meekins, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected on his breath and person. Investigating troopers also noted him to have red, bloodshot and glassy eyes. Meekins refused all standardized field tests on scene. Due to the troopers observations Meekins was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Once at the barrack, Meekins refused an alcohol concentration test. He was charged with DUI and related charges for the collision. Meekins was not injured as a result of the collision. No state property was damaged.

Disposition: Released on Citations