Davie County deputy charged with DWI after striking several vehicles, troopers say

DAVIE COUNTY, N.C.-- A Piedmont Triad deputy is dealing with several charges after crashing into three automobiles recently.

According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Hannah Wittington, a deputy with the Davie County Sheriff's Office, is dealing with multiple charges after multiple crashes early last week on Milling Road.

They say Whittington hit a vehicle while trying to make an ideal turn, sideswiped another lorry after going left of center and after that striking a pick-up truck head on.

Both Whittington and the chauffeur of the truck had minor injuries. She's charged with hit-and-run, DWI and taking a trip left of.

She was not on duty at the time, according to the Davie County Sheriff's Office, and has been suspended.