
A Ledyard man, Paul L. Mullin, 48, of 1F Flintlock Road, allegedly crashed into a tree on Gallup Hill Road and then fled the scene while the car he was driving became engulfed in flames on Saturday, according to Ledyard Police Sgt. Tommy Olsen.
Olsen caught up with Mullin at his residence where he was apprehended without incident and charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, evading responsibility at an accident and failure to drive right.
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Mullin was the sole occupant of the vehicle and no injuries were reported as a result of the car crash. He was assessed a $500 non-surety bond and given an April 5 court date.
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