Crime & Safety
Car Crash Leads to DUI Charge
A Narragansett man who thought he was in Pawtucket drives his vehicle over a traffic island in East Providence.
East Providence patrol officers found a red Hyundai straddling a traffic island near the 133 Club on Warren Avenue when they responded to a call about a car crash early last Friday morning, Dec. 21.
One road sign was sticking out from under the car; another was knocked down; so was a tree. Inside the car was a driver soon to be charged with drunk driving.
Peter W. Alberico, 23, of Narragansett, admitted to drinking and driving. He thought he was in Pawtucket, according to the police report.
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The car crash occurred about 2 am. Officially, it happened at 89 Valley St. at Warren Avenue. No one was injured.
Alberico also was charged with refusing to take a chemical test to determine his blood-alcohol level and failing to maintain control of his vehicle. He failed a field sobriety test that he did take.
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He was arraigned and given a date to appear in District Court.
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