Illinois ex-congressional candidate charged with DUI, hitting officer
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}
Former Democratic congressional candidate Mark Wicklund on April 18 reportedly crashed his car while driving under the influence and hit a police officer at the hospital afterward.
Wicklund has been charged with driving under the influence and a preliminary charge of aggravated battery against a police officer in Macon County, Illinois, the Herald & Review reported last week.
The former candidate was taken to Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Ill. after rolling his car in an accident while leaving a golf course. An affidavit by a patrol officer detailed the incident at the hospital.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}
"Mark was cussing, screaming and shouting profanities towards officers and medical staff," the officer said.
The officer also said that Wicklund was, "heavily intoxicated, with bloodshot, glassy eyes."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}