Wrong-way driver alleged to be impaired
VERNON — A Vernon man has a court date today after allegedly driving into oncoming traffic and forcing numerous cars off the road.
Police say they received multiple 9-1-1 calls Sunday afternoon around 5 p.m. about a vehicle driving erratically and into on-coming traffic on 25th Avenue, near 43rd Street.
Officers attended and found a blue SUV had gone off the road hitting a light pole, causing extensive damage to the vehicle and pole.
“The attending officer entered into an impaired driving investigation after the driver displayed notable signs and symptoms of alcohol intoxication. The investigator subsequently arrested the driver for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and provided him with a breath demand.”