No One Is Safe From Drunk Drivers

Madison County Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Blado was quoted as saying, “I never saw him coming up behind me. I remember the actual hit, and then I blacked out. When I gained consciousness, I was dizzy and it took me a minute to gain my composure”. An article in the Jackson-Sun goes on to quote the Deputy as saying, “I didn’t know where I was hit. It was definitely scary,” Blado added. “I’ve been in other wrecks, which weren’t my fault, and was able to brace for them because I saw them coming. But, not this time.”

From the article it appears that Deputy Blado, 36, was patrolling with his partner, Deputy Kizzie Greer, 28, around 1 a.m. when their patrol car was hit hard from behind by a silver 2008 Chevy Cobalt driven by Joshua Brock, 21, of Milan. Deputy Blado was released from the hospital about 5:30 a.m. Friday. The release said Greer and Brock were both admitted into the hospital. Brock underwent surgery and was in intensive care as of Friday night.

In a press release the Sheriff’s office said charges against Brock of two counts of aggravated assault, second-offense DUI and driving on a revoked license will be presented to the grand jury. The police report said he also is facing a charge of no proof of insurance.

We here at Phillip Miller & Associates wish the officers all the best, doing what they do puts them in harms way every minute they are on duty and we all owe them so much. We also wish a speedy recovery to Mr. Brock and further hope that when he takes care of all of the criminal charges that he accepts some help with his drinking problem.

If you or a loved one is injured by a drunk driver contact our experienced Nashville  automobile accident attorneys and find out about your rights and remedies.