June 25, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
A McMinnville woman responsible for a rear-end collision Sunday afternoon in Smithville has been charged with driving under the influence.
45 year old Lisa Michelle Roller is charged with DUI and cited for violation of the implied consent law. Her bond is $3,000 and she will make a court appearance on July 12.
According to Smithville Police, Roller was traveling east in a Chevrolet Aveo when she failed to stop at the intersection of West Broad Street and South Mountain Street and rear-ended a Dodge Journey, driven by 26 year old Joshua Orcutt of Smithville who was stopped at the traffic light. Roller told police that she could not stop. Passengers with Orcutt were his wife, Faith and three children, an 8 year old girl; a 3 year old girl; and a 2 year old boy. Neither of them were seriously injured. They were checked out at the scene by DeKalb EMS but refused transport to the hospital.
Roller was also examined at the scene by EMS and treated for minor injuries. She too refused transport by ambulance to the hospital.
According to police, an open beer was found in the floor board of Roller’s car. She refused to submit to field sobriety tasks and implied consent. A search warrant was obtained to get a blood sample from her for testing.
The crash was investigated by patrolman Will Judkins of the Smithville Police Department. Members of the Smithville Volunteer Fire Department were also on the scene to assist.