Man accused of driving motorcycle through crash scene

KETTERING, Ohio (WDTN) — The man accused of driving through a crash scene is facing a charge.

According to the Kettering Police Department, officers were called to the area of Ackerman Boulevard and E. Dorothy Lane on Aug. 30 around 10:40 p.m. for a reported crash involving a car and motorcycle.

Police allege on Aug. 31 at 1:23 a.m., officers were still at the scene of the crash, and the roadway was closed. At that time, a 45-year-old man is accused of driving his motorcycle past police tape and even a cruiser, which was positioned to block traffic.

Authorities say the motorcyclist who allegedly drove through the scene reportedly showed signs of impairment. Officials said the man “performed poorly” on the standardized field sobriety testing. He was arrested for OVI.

It is reported by authorities that the man completed a chemical breath test, which resulted in a reading of 0.198.

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