Cops: Driver Crashes into Tractor-Trailer, Leaves Scene to Dispose of Empty Beer Bottles

Wayne Police say a Colorado man suspected of drunk driving crashed into a tractor-trailer in Wayne and left the scene to throw out four empty beer bottles.

Police were called to Route 23 North and New York Avenue Sunday on a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a 2005 Saab that hit the rear of a tractor-trailer, Captain Laurence Martin said.

Upon arrival, police were told that the Saab driver left his vehicle and was “wandering in the area of a dumpster adjacent to the Mediterranean Market,” according to Captain Martin. Police were also told that the driver, who may be intoxicated, kept wanting to leave the area before police arrived.

The driver, Malachi Gerard, 19, of Silver Thorne, CO, was located and admitted throwing out four empty beer bottles in a nearby dumpster.

Police say Gerard also “exhibited physical features consistent with someone under the influence of alcohol,” including glassy and bloodshot eyes and a sleepy and lethargic demeanor, Captain Martin said.

Gerard was placed under arrest for suspected drunk driving and was transported to police headquarters, where the remainder of the arrest for drunk driving was processed.

Gerard was released on summons to a family member. No injuries were reported in this crash.

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