Alleged Lakewood Drunk Driver Uninjured In Crash, Occupants Of Other Car Hospitalized

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) -- A 24-year-old Lakewood man was arrested at the scene of a two-car accident Friday night. He is suspected of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Terry McFadden Jr.'s vehicle, a Kia sedan, collided with the right rear of a Lincoln sedan that was carrying five people.

Trevor Albrecht of the Lakewood Police Department told CBS4 that the Lincoln's driver subsequently lost control, sending his vehicle and passengers over a guard rail and down an embankment.

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At least four of the five occupants of the Lincoln were transported to hospitals, Albrecht said.

McFadden was uninjured.

Terry McFadden Jr. (credit: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office)

Lakewood officers arrested McFadden. He faces charges of DUI, Careless Driving, and four counts of Vehicular Assault.

The accident happened at about 11:30 p.m. Streets were closed more than eight hours during the wreck's investigation and clean-up.

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