Jasper County- This morning (12/24/2022) at approximately 6:30 a.m., Trooper Brian Runyon responded to a vehicle that crashed into trees on I-65 southbound at the 228 mile-marker.
While speaking to the driver, Trp. Runyon developed probable cause to initiate an O.W.I. investigation. Trp. Runyon subsequently transported the driver to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department where a certified chemical test for intoxication was administered (breath test).
The driver, Frank J. Dado, 45, from Hammond, IN, registered .27% b.a.c. (blood alcohol content). The legal limit is .08%. Mr. Dado was then transported to Franciscan Health in Rensselaer for medical clearance due to his high test results. Once cleared, he was returned to the sheriff’s department for processing.
During the investigation, it was also determined that Mr. Dado had outstanding warrants in Michigan, for Failing to Appear for Driving Under the Influence and will be extradited to Michigan for that offense.
All suspects are innocent until/unless proven guilty in court.
