(La Porte County, IN) - A suspected drunk driver allegedly caused a three-vehicle accident near Michigan City, resulting in a woman being seriously hurt.

 

Carey Johnson, 58, of Michigan City has been charged with Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated.

 

The charge was upgraded to a Level 5 Felony because of the serious injuries that resulted due to  the Sunday night crash on U.S. 20 near 300 West.

 

La Porte County Police said several people were assisting a disabled motorist when Johnson, while passing a slower-moving vehicle, struck the back end of a Chevy Tahoe. The Tahoe was then pushed into a disabled 2008 red Jeep Wrangler.

 

Andrea Snider, 30, was transported to a hospital in South Bend where she was treated for fractured ribs.

 

The injuries suffered by Johnson and seven other individuals did not require a lengthy hospital stay.

 

Johnson explained he consumed several beers while spending time at Lake Michigan earlier in the day. 

 

His alleged blood alcohol level was .129-percent.