Traffic Accident

At approximately 0810 a.m., 12/26/09, officers of the Frederick Police Department responded to a reported traffic accident in the parking lot of Frederick Memorial Hospital at 400 W. 7th St. Upon their arrival, Officers Sean Carpenter and Lauren Sinay observed a 2004 Chevy pickup that showed obvious signs that it had collided with two other parked vehicles in the lot. They also encountered a 60 year old male seated in the driver’s position. The driver, who appeared to be intoxicated, also demonstrated an active attempt to commit suicide immediately prior to the arrival of police. The driver was taken into custody and admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital under a petition for emergency evaluation. Charges against the driver for the collision, DWI and disorderly conduct are pending.