Attorneys for Wrong-Way Arizona Driver Blame Agency for Crash, Injuries

By | December 11, 2018

Attorneys for a wrong-way driver say an Arizona Department of Public Safety sergeant is responsible for a crash that injured the driver and the sergeant.

Patricia Carvalho is facing charges of attempted homicide, aggravated DUI and endangerment. The Los Ranchos, New Mexico, woman was driving the wrong way on Interstate 40 in Flagstaff last month.

Sgt. Paul Damgaard used his vehicle as a traffic break, swerving a few times before stopping. The two vehicles hit head-on.

Authorities say both Damgaard and Carvalho were injured. Carvalho’s 2-year-old daughter wasn’t.

DPS says Damgaard likely saved the lives of other drivers.

Carvalho’s attorneys blame DPS for the crash and say the sergeant put Carvalho’s child in danger.

Topics Personal Auto Arizona

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  • December 18, 2018 at 1:30 pm
    Mark Ambrose says:
    Yeah, that's what I said, like 6 hours before your comment.
  • December 13, 2018 at 4:17 pm
    Hmmmmm says:
    Wow.... just wow..... A wrong way driver that blames DPS for her injuries. Driving a vehicle while extreme DUI with her 2 year old daughter in the car.. Shaking with anger... read more
  • December 11, 2018 at 7:33 pm
    Facts says:
    That's pretty dumb since the case is against the drunk driver. the COURT APPOINTED attorneys for the defendant are just making a case -- as our justice system requires. Don't ... read more

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