Drunk Driver Responsible for Christmas Morning Crash in West Hartford

The accident that shut down the westbound side of I-84 between Exits 43 and 42 in West Hartford on Christmas morning was caused by a drunk driver, according to WFSB 3.

WFSB reports that Hiran Lopez was charged with DUI and operating a motor vehicle under suspension after he lost control of his vehicle while switching lanes and hit the metal guard rail.

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Two passengers were ejected from the car during the accident, which occurred around 8:30 a.m., and they were both taken to Hartford Hospital with serious injuries, according to WFSB 3.

Read the full story at WFSB 3 here.

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