Driver Arrested for DWI After High-Speed Wrong-Way Crash on Kent Avenue

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A driver was arrested Thursday evening for driving while intoxicated after crashing into multiple parked cars while speeding the wrong way down Kent Avenue near Taylor Street.

Witnesses say the driver was traveling at a high rate of speed in the wrong direction before slamming into several vehicles. Two people were injured in the crash, including the occupant of one of the parked cars. Both were treated at the scene by Hatzolah EMS and transported to the hospital.

Multiple beer bottles were recovered from the vehicle, and witnesses say the driver appeared highly intoxicated.

Williamsburg Shomrim members quickly responded, holding the driver down until NYPD arrived. They also provided key video footage to assist investigators.

FDNY, EMS, and NYPD all responded to the scene.