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Vehicle Vs. Pedestrian Accident Sends Victim To The Hospital & The Driver To Jail |
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Friday, 16 March 2007 |
 Yesterday morning at approximately 7:30 am
scanners across the County sounded with reports of a vehicle versus pedestrian
accident. The accident occurred at a construction site at 19610 Lockwood Lane across from Shakeridge Road. It was reported that a 42 year old
male. Later identified as Mike Burchard of Pioneer was doing electrical work on
site and was apparently hit by a vehicle pinning him between the house and the
vehicle. Burchard suffered a laceration to his leg, pain to his left
ankle and also a possible broken hip, as medical personnel on scene reported
that there was deformity in his the area of his right hip. Amazingly, after
such an ordeal the man remained conscious and was walking a bit after the
accident.
 The man was transported to Sutter Roseville
medical center via helicopter. In the meantime local law enforcement on scene
was trying to figure out the nature of the accident. The investigation resulted in the arrest of the driver
of the truck, Jimmie Joe Rogers, of Pine Grove for suspicion of driving under
the influence of a controlled substance according to the CHP report. Rogers, after the
accident, alleged that there was a vehicle malfunction but further
investigation revealed that the man was under the influence of drugs. He was subsequently
transported and booked into the Amador Co. Jail. We are hoping to have more
information from the CHP and Sheriff’s Office on the details of the accident by
this evening.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 30 March 2007 )
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