A Plainfield man who suffered ghastly facial injuries in a drunken crash turned down a trip to the hospital and was instead taken to the Will County jail.
Jason McNamara, 40, had a warrant for out for his arrest in connection with a child support matter, police said. Court records show a warrant was issued last month when he missed a hearing.
McNamara was arrested following a wreck Wednesday in Lee County, police said. He reportedly refused medical attention.
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SaukValley.com reported that McNamara was charged with driving under the influence, obstructing justice and improper lane usage after he crashed his pickup truck into a tractor-trailer.
The police in Lee County released McNamara on his own recognizance, according to SaukValley.com, but instead of going free he was taken to the jail in Joliet.
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The warrant for McNamara’s arrest carried a $1,000 cash bond. Records show he was released from jail after about two hours.
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