KPD e-News Release: Driver Arrested for D.U.I., Drug Possession, and Vehicular Assault following Crash
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Kingsport Police Department
200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 ThomasMPatton • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | Driver Arrested for D.U.I., Drug Possession, and Vehicular Assault following Crash | ||
| DATE: | May 21, 2014 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE |
| On May 21, 2014 at approximately 10:00 AM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to the intersection of South John B. Dennis Highway and Tidewater Court in reference to a motor vehicle collision with injury. Their investigation into the crash revealed the following:
A 1996 Saturn L-Series Sedan, driven by Karen Payne, was on Tidewater Court and was proceeding through a green light at the intersection of South John B. Dennis Highway. A 1999 Chevy Silverado pickup, driven by Larry W. Hutchins, was southbound on South John B. Dennis Highway and ran the red light at the intersection with Tidewater Court, striking the Saturn in the right side of the vehicle. The impact spun the Saturn into a 2000 Ford Mustang, driven by Mary Ramey, that was stopped at the intersection waiting to turn. Both Ms. Payne and Ms. Ramey were transported to Holston Valley Medical Center by Sullivan County E.M.S. for treatment of what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. Mr. Hutchins was not injured in the crash. Immediately after the crash, Mr. Hutchins was observed walking to a wooded area in the vicinity of the crash and attempting to hide something. Further inspection revealed that the object in question was a Mason jar containing over an ounce of “medical” grade marijuana. This high grade marijuana typically sells for as much as $300 per ounce. Mr. Hutchins was arrested and charged with: 1) Driving Under the Influence 2) Vehicular Assault 3) Possession of over ½ Ounce of a Schedule VI Drug (Marijuana) for Resale 4) Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device (Running a Red Light) 5) Violation of Financial Responsibility Law (No Insurance) He was transported to the Kingsport City Jail where he was confined pending arraignment. |
| SUSPECT INFORMATION | |
| Name | Larry W. Hutchins |
| Age | Date of Birth 5/26/1983
30 Years of Age |
| Race/Gender | White/Male |
| Residency | 287 Hialeah Drive
Kingsport, TN |
| Charge(s) | 1) Driving Under the Influence
2) Vehicular Assault 3) Possession of over ½ Ounce of a Schedule VI Drug (Marijuana) for Resale 4) Failure to Obey a Traffic Control Device (Running a Red Light) 5) Violation of Financial Responsibility Law (No Insurance) |
| COLLISION VEHICLE #1 INFORMATION | ||
| Make | Chevrolet | |
| Model | Silverado | |
| Year | 1999 | |
| Type | Pickup | |
| Color | Red | |
| Damage | Disabling Damage | |
| Driver | Name | Larry W. Hutchins |
| Age | 30 Years of Age | |
| Race/Gender | White/Male | |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN | |
| Injuries | No Injury | |
| COLLISION VEHICLE #2 INFORMATION | ||
| Make | Saturn | |
| Model | L-Series | |
| Year | 1996 | |
| Type | 4-Door Sedan | |
| Color | White | |
| Damage | Disabling Damage | |
| Driver | Name | Karen Payne |
| Age | 58 Years of Age | |
| Race/Gender | White/Female | |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN | |
| Injuries | Non-Life Threatening Injury | |
| COLLISION VEHICLE #3 INFORMATION | ||
| Make | Ford | |
| Model | Mustang | |
| Year | 2000 | |
| Type | 2-Door Coupe | |
| Color | White | |
| Damage | Minor Damage | |
| Driver | Name | Mary Ramey |
| Age | 54 Years of Age | |
| Race/Gender | White/Female | |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN | |
| Injuries | Possible Injury | |
| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
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Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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