James Hasley, Sr., a 54-year old Manatee County resident, was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident last week. According to the Florida Highway Patrol a woman in the back of Hasley’s pick-up truck was thrown from the bed when Hasley swerved after she pounded on the roof of his cab (read more). The woman was taken to a St. Petersburg hospital by helicopter with serious injuries.
Hasley told troopers he saw the woman fall out of the truck and dropped of his son to check on her while he drove home. He said he left the scene due to the fact he was worried he would have been charged with a DUI had he called the police once the women was injured. Hasley was released on $5,000.00 bail.
If you or anyone in your family needs help with a DUI in Bradenton or has a traffic ticket anywhere in Manatee County, please contact David Haenel at 1-800-FIGHT-IT or online at www.fightyourbradentondui.com to discuss the matter.