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Car crash on S. Clinton Ave leads to DWI arrest

By George Gandy,

2024-08-28

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A car crash on South Clinton Avenue led to a DWI arrest, according to the Rochester Police Department.

Around midnight Wednesday, officers found two cars at the intersection of South Clinton Ave. and Woodbury Street heavily damaged. Investigators said one of the vehicles ran a red light, which caused the crash.

The driver accused of running the red light was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, the other driver was not injured.

Police said the suspected driver, a 44-year-old man, was arrested and charged with DWI.

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Henry Eisemann

08-28

the red light bass turdie should face jail they put all of us in jeopardy. our life ..... see this all the time.. running the red light f ers

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