The Madison Police Department is investigating two suspected heroin-related car crashes that occurred Wednesday morning, according to a report.
The department believes a 24-year-old man had ingested heroin prior to crashing at a high speed at 9:10 a.m. southwest of the Beltline on Watts Road, MPD Public Information Officer Joel DeSpain wrote.
The unnamed man was pinned inside his car for a “significant period” of time while Madison Fire Department responders worked to free him. He suffered serious leg injuries but is reported to be in stable condition.
The man is expected to be cited for operating under the influence.
MPD then received a call at 11:40 a.m. related to a second crash, also believed to be heroin related.
A 29-year-old man nearly drove a vehicle into a car wash near West Towne Mall on the 600 block of South Gammon Road, about one mile from the first crash. He went to a hospital for observation.
