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State Trooper In Crash Was At Party Beforehand: Report

Many questions are unanswered after a state police trooper was involved in a crash that left a mother and daughter injured.

OXFORD, CT — An internal affairs investigation has been opened after a state police sergeant was involved in a crash while in his police vehicle.

The Republican-American is reporting that several troopers were at a retirement party at The Black Hog Brewing Co before the crash. State police have a zero tolerance policy for drinking and operating a department vehicle.

Related: Trooper Wasn't Given Field Sobriety Test After Crash: Report

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Sgt. John McDonald wasn't given a field sobriety after the crash and there is no evidence a blood test was given, according to the Republican-American.

Read the full Republican-American story here.

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