Michael Haven

Name of Accused:
Haven, Michael Joseph

Date of Arrest:
09/01/2024


Charges For Arrest:
DUI – DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL – M
Open Container – M
Following Too Closely – M
HIT AND RUN DUTY OF DRIVER TO STOP AT OR RETURN TO SCENE OF ACCIDENT – M
Officer’s Narrative:
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On September 1, 2024
, at approximately 2000 hours, I responded to a hit-and-run collision that occurred at the intersection of MLK Jr Blvd and W Park Ave. Upon arrival, I met the reporting party at W 4Oth St and De Soto Ave.
According to the initial report, both parties involved refused EMS attention at the scene.
Unit 1 was traveling southbound on MLK Jr Blvd at the intersection of W Park Ave when it rear-ended the Unit 2 vehicle. Unit 1 then fled the scene to avoid police involvement. Unit 1 sustained minor damage to the left side of the bumper.
Unit 2 was traveling southbound on MLK Jr Blvd and was rear-ended while making a left turn into W Park Ave. Unit 2 sustained minor damage to the right side of the rear bumper. Insurance exchange forms were provided to both parties.
Unit 1 was determined to be at fault for following too closely, as per OCGA 40-6-49. Additionally, Unit 1 was charged with DUI less safe alcohol, open container, and hit and run.
Unit 1 vehicle was towed away by Tims Towing.
An arrest report was written under the same CRN 240901084. The report can be obtained at the Northwest Precinct, located at 602 East Lathrop Ave.
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