Jake Robertson, 17, killed and driver David Engelmann, 17 injured and charged with DWI in rollover crash in Hickory, NC
Modified Date:
Wed, 05/13/2015 - 3:37pmAccident Date:
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Teen charged with DWI after crash led to best friend's death
Police believe the SUV Engelmann was driving hit a curb on the right side and the teen then lost control, crossing the center line and hitting the curb on the opposite lane, causing the vehicle to flip.
Neither Robertson or Engelmann were wearing a seat belt, and Robertson was ejected from the vehicle and died later at a local hospital. Engelmann was treated for injuries and then faces various charges including DWI.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use, Rollover, Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers, Ejected from Vehicle, Seat Belt UsagePeople Involved:
Jake Robertson
David Engelmann
Roadway:
6th Street NWCity:
Hickory, NCCounty:
Catawba County, NCArea:
Charlotte, NC
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