Triad sergeant faces multiple charges

A Triad sergeant is facing charges after his involvement in two crashes, according to North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers. On Tuesday, just before 9:45 p.m., officers said Hannah Whittington was driving a 2008 Ford pickup truck. She then turned right onto US-158 from Milling Road. On the curve, the truck went left of center, crashing into a 2004 Chevrolet pickup that was heading south on 158. Troopers said Whittington fled the scene of the collision. The driver of the 2004 Chevrolet was not injured as a result of the crash. Headlines Winston-Salem police say man had a medical episode while in a patrol car after a traffic stop. Forsyth County deputies are asking for help finding a teenage girl. High Point detectives are asking for help identifying the suspect. in series of restaurant break-ins Get the latest interesting news by clicking here According to officials, Whittington continued driving north on US-158. The Ford she was driving again traveled left of center, colliding head-on with a 2022 Chevrolet truck. Both vehicles came to a stop. Whittington, along with the driver of the 2022 Chevrolet, was injured in the crash. In documents obtained regarding the case, some of the descriptions of Hannah Whittington's condition include “glassy eyes” and “slurred speech.” DUI, left-to-right and hit-and-run.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsAccording to court documents, the arresting officers noticed that Whittington had red, glassy eyes, was having difficulty speech and difficulty following instructions. She was given a breathalyzer test and returned a 0.33, more than four times the legal limit. The documents also say Whittington was taken to the hospital and gave a blood sample. .Whittington is currently suspended pending an internal review. There is no update on the condition of the driver involved in the second collision with Whittington. Keep up to date with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here. According to Davie County officials, Whittington was off-duty and the truck she was driving was not owned by the sheriff's office. Whittington was not incarcerated and no booking photos were taken. She is due in court on August 2. There is no update on the condition of the driver involved in the second collision with Whittington. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch TV NOWCAST | Local News | National | News we love | TRENDING STORIES