Crime & Safety

DWI Charge for Connecticut Woman After Thruway Crash

The 1-car accident happened near Exit 3 on Sunday.

State police responded to a one car personal injury accident on I-87 near Exit 3 at 10:30 p.m. July 26.

They said they found the driver, Carissa N. Viera, 30, to be intoxicated.

The Milford CT resident was treated and released roadside by emergency medical personnel for a minor arm bruise. Then she was transported and processed at the state police HQ in Tarrytown, where her blood alcohol content was determined to be 0.19 percent, police said.

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Viera was charged with:

  • Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, Unclassified Misdemeanor

Viera was turned over to a sober third party and released on an appearance ticket returnable to Yonkers city court on Aug. 17.

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