West Deptford Man Charged with DWI in Rear-End Collision

West Deptford police have charged a township man with driving while intoxicated (DWI) in a two-car collision on Monday.

At 6:10 p.m. on July 8, police responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Kings Highway and Jessup Road.

Woodbury resident Steven Wright, 26, had been stopped at a red light, police say; but as the signal changed and he proceeded through the intersection, his car was slammed into from behind.

According to police, 53-year-old Michael Dehner of West Deptford was driving the second vehicle, allegedly while under the influence of alcohol. 

After an investigation, Dehner was charged formally with DWI, issued summonses and released a pending court date.

All information provided courtesy of West Deptford police department. An arrest is not a conviction.