NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) – Testimony within the trial of Max Townsend continued Friday with the state calling medical professionals in addition to one other cross-country runner concerned within the incident to take the stand.
The state particularly known as the physician who examined Townsend when he arrived on the hospital after the incident.
The doctor mentioned Townsend informed him he was in a “automobile accident” as a consequence of choking on a drink of Purple Bull and passing out behind the wheel.
The physician mentioned he examined Townsend for any points, including that he had fast respiratory and he was shaking. Nevertheless, he mentioned it was inconsistent and probably as a consequence of nervousness.
He said he discovered no indicators of inner head injury or that Townsend misplaced consciousness.
He said in his report that Townsend was “awake” “alert” and “oriented” whereas being examined.
Based on the doctor, he had by no means seen somebody choke on a drink and move out in his 13 years of expertise.
The protection argued it might be uncommon, however not inconceivable, including that assessments can not rule out if Townsend misplaced consciousness earlier than seeing the physician.
Assessments that day revealed THC and alcohol in Townsend’s system. The physician famous Townsend smelled of alcohol as nicely.
The protection argued the THC may have been in his system for days, since assessments can’t decide how lengthy it’s been current. Townsend informed the doctor he didn’t ingest marijuana on the day of the crash and he solely drank alcohol on weekends.
A number of former and present cross-country runners have testified within the trial as nicely.
Friday’s witness famous that she caught a glimpse of the person within the truck, saying that his eyes have been open, and palms have been on the wheel.
The entire on-scene witnesses said the horrors they noticed, together with youngsters and particles laying on the street in addition to on the sidewalk.
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The medical expert and one other individual concerned within the incident additionally testified Friday.
The state has not but rested its case and the trial is about to proceed Monday at 10 a.m.
