Driver Faces Several Charges after Rear-ending 18-Wheeler

According to New Jersey 101.5, a man faces drunk driving charges after crashing into an 18-wheeler truck on Route 1 in West Windsor, New Jersey, on Saturday morning.

Details of the Drunk Driving Collision

Police say John Gulapa crashed into the semi-truck in his 1995 Mitsubishi near Harrison Street at around 5:30 a.m. Gulapa struck the rear of the trailer with so much force that it demolished the entire front of his car.

Much of his car ended up underneath the 18-wheeler as emergency crews had to mechanically extricate him, according to New Jersey 101.5. Gulapa suffered from serious injuries, including a fractured skull, broken nose, and air in his skull. He received treatment at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton.

Gulapa faces charges of DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, and multiple traffic violations, reports New Jersey 101.5.

A passenger in Gulapa’s vehicle and the driver of the 18-wheeler did not sustain injuries in the wreck.

Information regarding Alcohol-impaired Driving

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 31 percent of traffic-related deaths in the United States involve an alcohol-impaired driver. In addition,

• 9,967 people died in alcohol-impaired driving accidents in 2014.
• 28 people die every day in motor vehicle crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver.
• Over 1.1 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics in 2014 (CDC).