Tuesday, 10 July 2007 02:06
Hit and Run Accident: Big Rig Driver Arrested By JPD
Monday
morning around 7am it was reported to the Jackson PD that a red big rig with
white trailers had clipped a telephone pole at the corner of Hwy. 49 and Hoffman Street. The
caller said the pole was damaged and leaning. Responding Jackson
Police Officer Mark Harmon immediately notified PG&E and then began
searching for the hit and run vehicle. Officer Harmon discovered the truck at Jackson Jr. High School,
as the truck was part of an asphalt project at the school. Harmon then contacted the
driver, identified as 55 year old Charles Wimer. Officer Harmon observed that
Wimer displayed the characteristics of being intoxicated and he administered a
field sobriety test. Wimer was subsequently arrested and booked into the
Amador County Jail on suspicion of drunk driving and hit and run.