CLEAR LAKE – A woman allegedly under the influence and in an argument with a man pinned him against a building with her Jeep, seriously injuring him, police say.
On April 7, 2017, at 3:43 am, Clear Lake Police Officers were dispatched to a personal injury crash in the 700 block of Buddy Holly Place. During the investigation, officers learned that the alleged driver, Jennifer Mark, 28 years old, residing in Clear Lake, pinned a male against a building with her 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Mark left the scene and was located in the area a short time later. After failing field sobriety tests, Mark was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) – 1st Offense and leaving the scene of a personal injury crash.
Mark and the victim know each other. There was a reported argument between the two prior to the crash. Mark reversed her Jeep to leave the area. The victim attempted to climb inside the Grand Cherokee while it was moving backwards. The vehicle struck a building, pinning him against it.
The victim was transported to Mercy with serious injuries that do not appear to be life threatening. Mark was transported to the Cerro Gordo County Jail. Mark reported no injuries.
The incident is still under investigation.
Officers were assisted by the Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office and the Clear Lake Fire Department.
Was the jeep also purple ?
Was he drunk also?? This is what alcohol and stupidity do when mixed. He probably should of rand instead of trying to get in the car with a mad woman. Prolly not the first time they have had a fight!