At approximately 11:30 p.m., Saturday, July 20, MCSO Deputies responded to a call to Jackson Dragway, 79 Ranger Road concerning a wreck with injuries.

According to a press release, the driver, Mr. Jerry Oliver was laying on the ground, next to the driver’s side of the car.

EMS arrived on the scene and took control of his medical condition.

Because of the severity of Mr. Oliver’s injuries he was airlifted to the Memphis Med.

All witnesses gave similar accounts, that Mr. Oliver ”jumped” or crossed over a ditch at the east end of the dragstrip.

It was at this time that he hit a vehicle, causing significant damage. He then proceeded to drive east down the dragstrip, which is the opposite direction of travel at a high rate of speed.

He then crashed into a concrete barrier that held the “starting tree,” where there were two vehicles with crew members ready to start the next race.

Mr. Oliver was charged with D.U.I, 8 counts of Aggravated Assault, and open container.

At 2:43 a.m., Sunday, July 21, Mr. Oliver’s condition at the Med was still critical.

Scott Wood, manager at Jackson Dragway estimated the damages to be $3,800.

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