(Michigan City, IN) - Charges are filed in connection with an alcohol-related motor vehicle accident with injuries in Michigan City.
67-year old Bruce Powalski is charged with Operating While Intoxicated Causing Serious Bodily Injury. According to Michigan City Police, Powalski overturned his Jeep Grand Cherokee Tuesday night at Center and 2nd streets on the city’s west side.
An unidentified female passenger trapped inside the vehicle was removed with help from firefighters. Police said she was taken to the hospital with a severe laceration.
If convicted, Powalski could face anywhere from a one to six-year sentence on the Level 5 felony charge.
