Authorities: DWI Morris County Man, 26, Crashes Into Light Pole, Leaves

A Morris County man had been drinking when he crashed his vehicle into a light pole on Route 46 and drove away, authorities said.

Route 46 at Wolfe Road in Mount Olive Township
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Valerie Musson

09/16/2020 6:33 p.m.

Pedro Y. Jimenez-Tapia, 26, of Budd Lake crashed his 4-door Honda Accord into a traffic light pole on Route 46 at Wolfe Road in Mount Olive Township just after 5 a.m. on Sept. 10, WRNJ reports.

The vehicle — which sustained heavy front end damage in the crash — was later located on Cassedy Road, authorities said.

Jimenez-Tapia was arrested after showing signs of intoxication and failing a series of field sobriety tests, authorities said.

He was served a DWI, charged with leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving and failure to exhibit documents.

Jimenez-Tapia was released to a sober driver pending an appearance in court.

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