Crime & Safety
Dutchess Woman Accused Of Drunken Driving With Child In Car
Police said the woman crashed into an ambulance in the town of Wappinger.
WAPPINGER, NY — A Dutchess County woman was accused of drunken driving with a child in the car after a crash involving an ambulance.
The New York State Police said Constance A. Guy, 38, of Wappinger, was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, Leandra's Law, a felony.
Police said troopers were sent shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday to Route 9 and MacFarlane Road in the town of Wappinger for a crash involving an ambulance.
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Investigators said they found that Guy, driving a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, made a left-hand turn onto Route 9 and struck a northbound EMStar ambulance.
The woman was found to be under the influence of alcohol and had a child in the vehicle, police said.
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No injuries were reported at the scene, according to authorities.
Guy was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Wappinger Court Jan. 4.
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