EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger claims a motorist was under the influence of intoxicants when he crossed the center median and caused a crash.
Benjamin Adams filed a complaint on May 16, in the Madison County Circuit Court against Scott Aulabaugh alleging negligence.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that on Aug. 14, 2017, he was a passenger in a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro traveling north on Route 3 in Granite City when Aulabaugh, who was driving a Kia, allegedly crossed the median lane and struck the vehicle Adams was riding in.
Adams claims he suffered injuries to the wrist, ankle and back.
The plaintiff claims Aulabaugh negligently operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants.
The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks judgment against the defendant in a sum in excess of $50,000, plus costs of suit.
The plaintiff is represented by Lanny Darr of Darr Law Offices Ltd. in Alton.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 18-L-657