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Driver charged with DWI following accident on Lewiston Road that knocked down power lines

By Howard B. Owens

A 58-year-old Oakfield resident is being accused of driving a pickup truck while drunk that struck a power pole in the area of 7797 Lewiston Road, Batavia, at 9:06 p.m., Monday, causing traffic to be blocked because of wires down.

Daniel J. Arnold is charged with DWI following an investigation by Deputy David Moore.

Arnold was reportedly driving a black 2019 Chevrolet pickup truck northwest on Route 63 when the vehicle left the east shoulder of the roadway and struck a National Grid pole. The truck then re-entered the roadway and continued north toward the Village of Oakfield.  

The vehicle was located a short time later by Moore.

Arnold is also accused of leaving the scene of a property damage accident.

Previously: Lewiston Road blocked by wires down following an accident

Fred GUNDELL

And probably released with a "I Might Appearance ticket". That way he can get drunk again to help get through the trauma, and maybe kill someone else or himself. This all make sense doesn't it.

Apr 13, 2022, 2:29pm Permalink
Frank Bartholomew

Fred, they've been releasing DWI suspects without bail long before "jail reform". I don't recall many, if any, being charged with failure to appear.

Apr 13, 2022, 9:40pm Permalink

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