An eight year old girl was seriously injured in a single vehicle accident on Butler Dairy Road in Chattooga County on Monday afternoon.

According to law enforcement, Nolberto Freddy Cigarroa, was traveling on the wrong side of the road at a high rate of speed, when he lost control of the Pontiac Grand-Am that he was driving – and wrecked.

The young girl was partially ejected from the vehicle and suffered serious injuries; she was taken to a Chattanooga area hospital via LifeForce Helicopter.

Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader says she is listed in critical condition – suffering from a collapsed lung and scarring on the other lung along with other injuries.

She is currently in a coma.

Cigarroa was charged with DUI, Driving without a Valid License, Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road, Seat Belt Violation for a Minor, Driving too Fast for Conditions, Failure to Maintain a Single Lane and Serious Injury by Motor Vehicle.

Cigarroa is currently being held in the Chattooga County Jail.

The accident remains under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol.

(AM1180 Chattooga County Radio)