Man charged in ATV hit-and-run in Mercer

MERCER, Tenn. — Patrick Logan West appeared before a judge Monday morning just hours after being taken into custody, accused in a hit-and-run that sent a man to the hospital.

Court papers said a green Honda TRX 500 ATV was spotted driving up and down Bond Street, and West admitted he’d been searching for the victim all day.

Documents said they’d been looking for the victim to fight before the assault took place. Officers say they detected alcohol on West’s breath while taking him into custody.

Patrick Logan West

Records show this isn’t the suspect’s first time being in trouble with the law. West has also faced charges through the judicial courts, including aggravated burglary and theft.

West was charged Monday with assault, DUI, failure to render aid, driving while unlicensed and failure to report an accident.

West is due back in court Nov. 8.