Crime & Safety
Man Charged With DWI After Southampton Crash: Police
The crash took place on County Road 39 Monday night, police say.
SOUTHAMPTON, NY — A Southampton man was arrested after a crash on County Road 39 Monday night, police said.
According to Southampton Town police, the incident took place at 6:24 p.m. near Tuckahoe Road.
Investigation done by officers at the scene revealed that one of the vehicles' drivers, James H. Lynch, 51, was operating while in an intoxicated condition, police said.
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He was arrested at the scene and then transported to Southampton Town police headquarters for processing; he was charged with driving while intoxicated and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, both misdemeanors, police said.
Lynch was held overnight for morning arraignment at Southampton Town Justice Court; no injuries were reported in the crash, police said.
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