Brett Smith

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. -- Court documents from Elkhart County reveal a 21-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly crashing a car with family members and his girlfriend as passengers.

The suspect, identified as Brett Smith, has been charged with three counts of Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, and three counts of Causing Serious Bodily Injury when Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.

The probable cause affidavit notes Smith's girlfriend was in critical condition with internal bleeding following the crash and this could've been fatal.

Smith's dad suffered two fractured ribs, while his brother suffered a possible dislocated finger.

Smith's initial hearing was Tuesday and currently he has no future court dates set.

The Elkhart Police D

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