Teen Taken to Hospital after Russell Co. DUI Accident
Teen Taken to Hospital after Russell Co. DUI Accident Save Email Print
Posted: 7:59 PM Aug 23, 2008
Last Updated: 7:59 PM Aug 23, 2008

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A teen was rushed to the hospital following a DUI accident in Russell County.

The accident happened late August 22.

State police say 25-year-old Kenneth Bartrug was trying to back a boat trailer into the water at the Lily Creek boat ramp in Jamestown when it jackknifed, hitting 17-year old Amber Reese.

Reese was taken to a local hospital with an arm injury.

Police say another car was hit by the boat trailer.

Bartrug was arrested at the scene and charged with DUI.

He was lodged in the Russell County Jail, but has been released.

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