Drunk Driver Caused I-80 Crash Saturday, Police Said
Three individuals were treated for minor injuries in three-car accident, according to authorities.
New Jersey State Police have identified the alleged drunk driver who reportedly caused a three-car crash that sent several people to the hospital and caused traffic delays on Interstate 80 eastbound just after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Jose Placeres, 39, of Newark, faces charges of driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended and reckless driving, said New Jersey State Police spokesperson Lt. Steve Jones, adding that Placeres' white Acura was impounded following the incident. According to state police, Placeres merged onto I-80 East from Route 202, hitting two cars and causing them to hit the median. He subsequently was arrested and charged. Three people were treated for minor injuries at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville, while four …
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9:10 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Let me guess -- he was suspended for drinking and driving to begin with. If so someone should throw the book at this guy. Also this guy should get an add on sentence for all the hours of wasted time he caused everyone due to his complete and utter irresponsible and reckless behavior. more ›