Drunken Driver Fell Asleep While Waiting for Traffic Light, Police Say

An Allentown man was charged with DUI, Lower Saucon Township Police said, after he allegedly fell asleep while waiting for a traffic light at a busy intersection to turn green.

In a news release issued Friday, police said Robert Mink, of the 1000 block of Sherman Street, passed out while waiting for the light at Route 378 and Seidersville Road at about 6:45 p.m. Sept. 18.

Mink's vehicle was "causing a traffic congestion during rush hour" when officers arrived at the scene, the release indicated.

Mink was found to have a blood alcohol content of .19 percent, police said.