Clinton Man Charged With Causing Vehicle To Roll Over: Police

GUILFORD, CT - State police said a Clinton man was arrested Thursday after he was involved in an accident that caused a car containing four people to roll over. He was later charged with driving under the influence, police said.

Police said officers responded to reports of an accident near Exit 58 in Guilford around 11:02 p.m., where they found a vehicle rolled over on its roof within the median of the road, according to a release. Another vehicle was found stopped in the right lane with extensive front end damage, police said.

Police said David A. Goodrich, 38, of Clinton hit the vehicle in front of him from behind, causing it to flip over. Both vehicles were towed and all involved were transported to a hospital for treatment of possible minor injuries, police said.

Police said Goodrich had a strong odor of alcohol on him at the scene of the crash and his eyes appeared glossy and bloodshot. He told officers he was driving back to Clinton after having a few drinks at a Branford restaurant, according to police.

After being transported to Yale New Haven Shoreline Clinic in Guilford, police determined upon further investigation the suspect was under the influence of alcohol/drugs after failing a sobriety test, police said.

Goodwich was released on a $2,5000 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 29, according to police.

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