Report shows Officer was drunk in deadly crash
The autopsy report came in late Friday on those involved in this very deadly accident. Trooper Risners blood alcohol content was 0.08, when the crash occured. Sgt. Dale Holcomb and the passenger of the truck that burned upon impact, Lori Smith were not intoxicated upon investigation. Srgt. Holcomb was from Crooksville, Ohio and Lori Smith was from Gallipolis, Ohio. Loris vehicle was going 10 to 20 miles per hour, while the Officials vehicle was traveling at a rate of speed of 60-71 mph upon impact. It is believed that they were headed to help another officer off duty, who was headed to a near by hospital with an infant in disstress. Lt. Col. William Costas says," To put it mildly this is a devastating event to Highway Patrol and Law Enforcement. Smiths blood levels showed traces of marijuana, but none above the level that would be considered intoxicated while operating a vehicle.