Man suspected of DUI critically injured in crash, police say

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012 | 7:53 a.m.

A suspected drunken driver suffered critical injuries after crashing a sport utility vehicle early Tuesday morning in the northwest valley, Metro Police said.

The single-vehicle accident happened at 12:23 a.m. on Cheyenne Avenue, west of Rainbow Boulevard, police said. It appears Lee Turner, 50, was driving a 2012 Ford Escape east on Cheyenne when he failed to maintain his travel lane, police said.

Lee drove onto a raised island between the right travel lane and right turn lane, striking a signal light post, police said.

Emergency crews transported Lee to University Medical Center. Because Lee showed signs of impairment, police said, he faces a count of driving under the influence.

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By TomD1228

Nov. 20, 2012

8:14 a.m.

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There's a certain percentage of the population that will never understand the implications of drinking and driving. I see them in the casino all the time. Young, old, male, female...gambling and drinking. They lose track of how many they've had.
By Big_John

Nov. 20, 2012

2:42 p.m.

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Yeah that's it, blame the casinos and not the individual who is consuming the alcohol.
By azsk8fan

Nov. 20, 2012

4:24 p.m.

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Well at least for once it's the DRUNK DRIVER getting hurt - they usually walk away unscathed and some innocent person dies. It's not that I want to see ANYONE hurt but if it must be then at least this time the drunk got what he deserved.