1 charged for leaving crash scene

July 25--PRINCETON -- A pickup truck crash on Eads Mill Road led to an arrest Friday after the driver left the scene, walked home and reported his truck stolen.

David Fain, 36, of the Lilly Grove area was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident, no insurance, and no registration, according to Deputy J.S. Bish of the Mercer County Sheriff's Department.

"The call came in as a wrecked vehicle on its side. When we were in route, 911 told us over the radio the male subject may be possibly be intoxicated, and had left the scene on foot heading toward I-77." Bish said. "We searched the area and was unable to locate him. After about 10 minutes of looking, Mr. Fain called 911 from his residence at Lilly Grove saying somebody had stolen his black in color Chevy pickup truck, which matched the description of the vehicle at the crash scene."

Officer J.L. Faris of the Princeton Police Department answered the stolen vehicle call and advised that Fain had cuts and bruises consistent with somebody being in a crash. Faris transported Fain to the Mercer County Courthouse for questioning.

"He tried to say it was stolen," Bish said. "I did interview him. He was not intoxicated."

Fain, who was on probation, could face other charges, Bish said.

Bish did not know what offense Fain was on probation for. Fain was scheduled for arraignment Friday evening.

"After he wrecked, he took off the license plate and took all paperwork with him. He tossed it off into the woods," Bish said. "He ran from I-77 by Eads Mill all the way to Lilly Grove. That's impressive."

Fain had minor cuts and bruises and refused treatment from rescue personnel, Bish said.

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