Crime & Safety
Drunken Driver Hits Tree In Avon Lake: Police
The driver had to be taken to Cleveland Clinic Avon for treatment, police said.
AVON LAKE, OH — A drunken driver hit a tree in Avon Lake last week, according to police.
On May 4, a car collided with a tree near Brennans Court and Gardenside Drive. The driver had to be taken to the Avon Cleveland Clinic for treatment. The driver was cited for operating a vehicle impaired and failure to control her vehicle.
The driver made her first appearance in court last week and pleaded not guilty to the charges against her.
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Here were the other recent traffic incidents in Avon Lake:
Traffic investigation, May 7 — Police stopped a car on Lake Road for having expired license plates. The driver was cited for driving with a suspended license and having expired plates.
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Traffic complaint, May 11 — A man was cited for driving with a suspended license and not illuminating his rear license plates. The man was wanted by Lorain police, so he was transported into their custody. The car was towed from the scene.
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