The story simply says seat belt and alcohol use are unknown as of the time the story was written. Perfectly acceptable, as folks tend to want to know these things, the writer is simply saying that info wasn't available. There is no suggestion alcohol was involved.

PS I HOPE HE IS OK ILL BE PRAYING!

Is it really necessary to go on and on with a million blogs about this topic? I think that the main question you all should be asking is if the man is OK??? MAN OH MAN! I think the one involved in this accident knows rather he was drinking or not and you all dont need to make accusations!

I know the family, alcohol was definitely not a factor. Please pray for them through this very difficult time. Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for whatever you have, whether something small or large. Be thankful your family is not going through this right now. My heart goes out to you if you are dealing with a similar situation.

Remember the Gazette reports information on the facts according to a standard process. If you don't agree how they report the facts, don't read this paper. If you're saavy enough to make comments on here, your're saavy enough to find other ways of finding local news online.

It`s standard what the Gazette prints.. What`s wrong with you people?? Only one person has commented on this man`s condition.. Who really cares what was involved or not! Accidents are cruel enough, and to make matters worse it`s Holiday time which could "darken" it tremendously for this family! MY PRAYERS TO THIS MAN AND HIS FAMILY!

So because it was 2:12 in the afternoon you're assured that alcohol didn't play a factor? It's probably pretty unlikely alcohol was involved if he is in fact an off-duty cop, but the time of day is irrelevant. Plenty of alcohol-related crashes happen in the middle of the day. I'm sure it'll still be investigated just like any other accident that results in serious injuries.

The driver in this case was an off duty Madison police detective Jeff Hughes he lives in Milton and was heading home,and alchol was not A factor it was 2;12 in the afternoon.

The information about seatbelts and alcohol are included in the story when avalible . BECAUSE you people all wanna make judgment and make up rumors that you have no idea what you are talking about . I thought the BLOG would be cool on here . but what a bunch of jiberish that gets put on here DRAMA DRAMA I"M NOT YOUR MOMMA

I swear some people just never learn. The information in the story is in the police report, which is available to anyone who wants a copy of it. It doesn't say he WAS drinking, it doesn't say he WASN'T drinking. Whenever there is an accident of this sort, there are two major things that are investigated: Was alcohol a factor and was the driver wearing a seatbelt? scfm is right. Heart has nothing to do with it. loknes is just ignorant.

In addition, I hope the man pulls through.

The Gazette includes whether a seatbelt was worn or if alcohol was involved in almost every vehicle accident that they report on. It's a pretty standard item--it's not meant to lead the reader on. Heart has nothing to do with it--they are reporting an incident and informing the public with the information at hand.

Where in the article does it say that alcohol was a possible factor?

I can't agree with you more!!

Was it really necessary to put the blurb in about alcohol possibly being a factor? Why can't you just put that the accident is under investigation and leave it at that. Don't you think the family is going through enough with out you printing leading information on something you know nothing about?! This paper keeps getting more heartless as time goes on.