A 42-year-old Elizabeth man was arrested yesterday after he was involved in a 5-car crash while allegedly driving drunk on Routes 1&9 in Linden.
Police responded to the intersection of Routes 1&9 and S. Park Avenue on a report of a car accident at approximately 5:52 p.m. Wednesday.
Officers soon discovered that the accident involved five vehicles, which started when a 2005 Nissan Maxima was travelling northbound on the highway, failed to stop for the other vehicles which were stopped in traffic.
The driver, Robenson Jean, 42, of Elizabeth, was later charged with DWI as a result of the accident investigation.
He was also issued summonses for failure to exhibit a driver license, careless driving, reckless driving, and having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle after officers discovered an open wine bottle on the rear floorboard.
Jean’s passenger, Esther Francois, 29, also of Elizabeth, complained of leg pain and was taken to Trinitas Hospital by the Fire Dept. ambulance for treatment.
Jean was released to his girlfriend with a court date set for May 16th.
His car was totaled and towed from the scene.
Police had to close down two of the three lanes of traffic until the scene was cleared.
The crash remains under investigation.