On October 8, 2020, at 9:53 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a personal injury accident on State Road 64 near County Road 115 South in Francisco. The reporting party advised dispatch that there was a rollover and multiple vehicles had been involved in the accident. Upon Deputy U.B. Smith began an investigation into the accident. During the investigation it was determined that a Dark Blue 2012 Chrysler had rear ended a Grey 2018 Honda Civic while they were traveling Eastbound. After this initial impact both vehicles lost control. The Honda Civic was forced off the southside of the roadway, rolled, and came to a stop on in a nearby yard. The Dark Blue Chrysler overturned, became airborne and struck a Silver 2017 Ford F250 that was traveling the westbound. The Chrysler ultimately came to a stop resting on it’s side.
During the investigation Deputy Smith detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver 25-year-old Mason Roberson of Winslow. Also during his investigation Deputy Smith located an open container of alcohol in Mr. Roberson’s Dark Blue Chrysler. Two driver’s from the three vehicle accident were transported to Gibson General Hospital for treatment for nonlife threatening injuries. Deputy Smith conducted a DUI investigation on Mr. Roberson, and although he tested below the legal limit for alcohol he did test positive for illegal drugs. At the conclusion of his investigation Deputy Smith placed Mr. Roberson into custody and transported him to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the Jail Mr. Roberson was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated on a controlled substance (Felony). Mr. Roberson remains in custody on a $750 bond.
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