60-year-old Karen Bergstrom was involved in a multi-vehicle accident near Old Hickory Boulevard and Nolensville Pike at 3:38 p.m. on May 31st. Following the crash, Bergstrom was transported to Vanderbilt Hospital for medical treatment. When officers arrived at the hospital, she told them that she had no memory of the collision or why she was in Nashville. Bergstrom advised them that she is a “major alcoholic,” that she starts drinking early in the morning, and has drinking-related blackouts. Due to her neck brace, officers only prompted her with one sobriety test, in which she showed signs of impairment. After being informed of implied consent, she agreed to provide a blood sample and was issued a state citation for the occurrence. Bergstrom was booked on the citation of driving under the influence on June 24th.
DUI: Karen Bergstrom blacks out and causes crash; tells officers she is a “major alcoholic”
