State v. Loy

Miller, Judge.

The State appeals from the trial court’s grant of the defense motion to suppress evidence gathered by the police in connection with their arrest of Jeffry Loy for driving under the influence. After a review of the evidence we reverse this ruling.

On May 2, 2000, Loy was injured when his truck crashed into a telephone pole. The fire department and an ambulance arrived at the scene of the accident first, followed by a police officer shortly thereafter. When the police officer arrived at the scene, he observed Loy standing outside of the truck. The officer also saw the fire…