NORTH FORK, NY — A Port Jefferson Station man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing into a tree in Southold Sunday, police said.
According to Southold Town police, the incident took place at 1:27 a.m. on Main Road near the Southold American Legion.
Upon arrival, officers located a 2007 Honda that had veered off the roadway and struck a guardrail then a tree, police said.
Vincent Pomara, 53, who was identified as the driver, stated he had been drinking prior to operating the vehicle and was going too fast around the curve in the roadway, police said.
Upon investigation, Pomara was found to be intoxicated and placed under arrest, police said.
Pomara was transported to Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital by the Southold Fire Department for medical evaluation, police said.
He was arrested and charged with misdemeanor DWI, and was released on an appearance ticket for a later court date, police said.
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