Champaign man hospitalized after alleged DUI-related crash

Nov. 16—URBANA — A Champaign man ticketed for allegedly driving under the influence remains hospitalized after causing a two-vehicle accident this morning.

According to police, William Daniel Melendez-Scott, 21, was driving a Chevrolet truck erratically and at a high speed northbound on Cunningham Avenue when he collided with a Ford Explorer which was turning east onto Perkins Road. Melendez-Scott was ejected when his truck hit a light pole.

Both drivers were taken to the hospital after the incident shortly after 8 a.m. Melendez-Scott was listed in critical but stable condition. The other driver was released from hospital care.

Melendez-Scott was issued a citation for DUI and disobeying a traffic control signal.

Police are asking for assistance from businesses nearby that may have video footage of the crash. This investigation is ongoing.

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