Sayville Man Charged With DWI in North Fork Crash

Four people were hospitalized after a Peconic crash on Saturday afternoon, according to Southold Town Police.

The accident occurred at the intersection of Route 48 and Peconic Lane at about 5 p.m.

One of the drivers involved, 68-year-old Richard Gordon, of Sayville, was found to be drunk and was placed under arrest for DWI, according to police.

He was transported by Southold Fire Department to Eastern Long Island Hospital where he was treated and released, police said.

Three other victims involved in the collision were transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital by both Southold and Cutchogue fire departments for non-life threatening injuries, police said.

Gordon was transported to Southold Town Police Department where he was processed and held to await arraignment before Southold Town Justice Court.

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