"Jamie Aguilar Sanchez, 55, was driving a 2008 Nissan Versa sedan when he allegedly hit the teen just before 8 a.m. Friday, sending him flying into the opposite lane of traffic, where the teen struck the front tire of a school bus before landing in front of it."
"Prosecutors say the 13-year-old was seriously injured. He is being treated at Maimonides Hospital, where he is unconscious and intubated."
"Officials say officers observed Sanchez showing signs of intoxication, including an odor of alcohol on his breath and bloodshot eyes. During a sobriety test, Sanchez lost his balance six times, according to court documents."
"Sanchez is charged with vehicular assault and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. He is due back in court on July 1."
A 55-year-old Brooklyn man, Jamie Aguilar Sanchez, was accused of driving drunk and striking a 13-year-old boy in Borough Park just before 8 a.m. Friday. Prosecutors said Sanchez was driving a 2008 Nissan Versa when the teen was sent flying into the opposite lane, where he hit the front tire of a school bus and then landed in front of it. The 13-year-old suffered serious injuries and was treated at Maimonides Hospital, where he was unconscious and intubated. Officers reported signs of intoxication, including an odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes, and Sanchez lost his balance six times during a sobriety test. Sanchez faces vehicular assault and DUI-related charges and is scheduled to return to court on July 1.
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