Parker William McConnell is facing several charges after he allegedly crashed a car in Great Falls while driving drunk.
It happened late Friday along 5th Street NW and 17th Avenue NW, near CMR High School. As he was leading officers on a car chase, McConnell's car crashed into a sign pole and hit a house. We do not yet know the dollar amount of damage to the house.
A Great Falls police officer fell down while chasing McConnell; the officer sustained minor injuries.
McConnell was booked into the Cascade County Detention Center on Saturday on the following charges:
- Negligent Vehicular Assault (Serious Bodily Injury) (felony)
- Fail To Give Notice Of Accident By Quickest Means/Apparent Damage Over $1,000 (misdemeanor)
- Fail To Notify Owner After Accident Resulting In Damage To Prop/Fixtures Along Hwy (misdemeanor)
- Obstructing A Peace Officer Or Other Public Servant (misdemeanor)
- Operating W/ Alcohol Concentration Of 0.08% BAC Or Greater (misdemeanor)
Bond for McConnell has been set at $50,000.
We will update you if we get more details.
