Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson (Credit: WJBK)
WATERFORD, Mich. (WJBK) -
Toxicology results are now complete from the August crash that seriously injured Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. The attorney for the other driver believed alcohol played a role in the accident, but those results came back negative.
"There was no alcohol found in Mr. Cram and Mr. Patterson's blood," said Steven Potter.
Patterson's attorney released toxicology reports Tuesday for the 73-year-old Oakland County executive and his driver, security officer James Cram, at the time of the August 10 crash that left both men hospitalized and badly hurt. The two were not wearing seatbelts.
Anthony Prainito has been charged with causing the accident, but Potter said Pairnito's attorneys are trying to distract from their client's actions by insinuating Patterson and his driver were drinking at the time of the crash because of a bottle of mouthwash found in their car.
"Hopefully this puts an end to it," Potter said.
However, it doesn't put an end to questions about Patterson.
"(It is still not) known what (Mr. Patterson's) residual injuries are going to be, what lifelong impairments he's going to have, and I think the same could be said for Mr. Cram, as well," Potter explained.
Patterson's health is certainly a concern. He is up for re-election and hasn't been seen in public since that crash on August 10.
Monday, Patterson was moved to a facility in metro Detroit for two weeks of intensive physical therapy where Fox 2 has
learned he'll be taking his first steps since the accident. He plans to return in two to four weeks before the November election. He is receiving daily briefings from his deputies, but he's not actively campaigning.
"Mr. Patterson is currently involved with county business today and he has been for several weeks now. He's more than capable to handle his job as our county executive. Now it's about his physical ability to go ahead and get up and be walking more," said Deputy County Executive Phil Bertolini. "We anticipate him to have a full recovery."
Patterson broke his hip, leg, ankle, five ribs and both wrists in the accident.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:38 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:57:50 GMT
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Prosecutors have now filed charges against Myron Williams, a next door neighbor to a woman found strangled in Grosse Pointe Park, but the counts do not include murder.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:17:22 GMT
We are learning more about the past of the man currently in police custody in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Sabrina Gianino.
We are learning more about the past of the man currently in police custody in connection with the murder of 35-year-old Sabrina Gianino. 42-year-old Myron Williams is on probation in Michigan for a drug paraphernalia charge. He also has quite a past in Louisiana.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:30:05 GMT
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
There are new developments in the murder of a young woman in Grosse Pointe Park. Police have a person in custody in connection with the death of Sabrina Gianino, who was found strangled last week.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:43:34 GMT
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:30:30 GMT
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:28:22 GMT
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:48:50 GMT
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is dropping his longtime lawyer. Kilpatrick told a judge Thursday that his relationship with James Thomas deteriorated long before his conviction.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is dropping his longtime lawyer. Kilpatrick told a judge Thursday that his relationship with James Thomas deteriorated long before his conviction two months ago on corruption charges.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:59 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:59:53 GMT
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Bugs are important to our environment and can even tell us about our water quality. That's why dozens on local students have been taking part in bug hunts.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:58 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:58:41 GMT
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson (Credit: WJBK)
