Drunk Teenager Flips Vehicle: Westfield Police

WESTFIELD, NJ - A 17-year-old Westfield teenager was driving while intoxicated when he flipped his vehicle on its side early Sunday morning, according to the Westfield Police Department.

According to authorities, shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday morning the driver lost control of his vehicle while negotiating a turn at the intersection of West Grove and Central Avenue and the car ended up flipped on to its side.

After an investigation at the scene the driver was issued multiple motor vehicle summons, including one for driving while intoxicated, police said.

According to authorities, the accident only involved one vehicle and no one was injured.

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