Beloved Kentucky ‘Wheelchair Waver’ Hospitalized After Alleged DUI Crash

Beloved Kentucky man Brad Fritz, commonly known as the “Wheelchair Waver,” known for waving at passing cars from his wheelchair, is fighting for his life after being struck by an alleged drunk driver. This comes more than 25 years after he was put permanently in a wheelchair following a similar crash.

According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, the incident occurred on July 8. Reportedly, Fritz was struck by a pickup truck and sustained life-threatening injuries. Among his injuries, he was seen bleeding from his head.

The pickup truck driver, James McGillicuddy, was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence, possession of an open container in a motor vehicle, assault, and criminal mischief.

Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders detailed that, following McGillicuddy’s arrest, cases of beer and an “open alcoholic beverage container” were allegedly found inside his vehicle…

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