Justin Wesley Barfield, 24, of Flowery Branch allegedly drove his car off the road while attempting to pass in a no passing zone. The car struck a culvert and went airborne, striking a utility pole in the process.
The car then overturned and caught fire. Luckily, there were no other passengers.
Barfield has been charged with failure to maintain lane, passing in a no passing zone, hit and run/leaving the scene of an accident, failure to notify owner after striking a fixture, driving under the influence and reckless driving.
After the wreck, Barfield was transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
The accident happened on Martin Road.
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