A man accused of drunk driving crashed his vehicle at Jackson Dragway on Saturday night, narrowly missing racing team members and causing thousands of dollars in damage.

Madison County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a wreck with injuries around 11:30 p.m., according to an MCSO news release.

Witnesses at the scene said Jerry Oliver jumped a ditch at the east end of the drag strip on Ranger Road, crashing into another vehicle. Oliver then drove at high speed down the dragstrip opposite the intended direction of travel, according to the release.

Oliver crashed his vehicle into the concrete barrier supporting the dragstrip's starting tree, missing two teams already positioned there to start their next race. Jackson Dragway Manager Scott Wood estimates the wreck caused roughly $3,800 in damage.

Oliver was injured in the wreck and treated by EMS on the scene before being airlifted to the Memphis Regional One Health Medical Center. His condition was still critical as of Sunday at 2:43 a.m., according to the release.

He is charged with driving under the influence, eight counts of aggravated assault and carrying an open container, according to the release.

This story will be updated as more information is available.

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