Delco Man Charged with DUI After Baltimore Pike Crash

A Delaware County man is facing charges after a two-car accident on Baltimore Pike in Springfield.

Springfield Police were dispatched to Baltimore Pike and Leamy Avenue April 30 for a traffic accident at 7:47 p.m. When Ptlm. Nicholas Paytas arrived, he found that no one was injured.

Further investigation showed that one of the operators, a 42-year-old Lester man was intoxicated. He was taken to Springfield Hospital, had blood drawn, and was then transported to the Springfield Police Station. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and related motor vehicle violations. He was later released to a relative.

The incident is under investigation by Detective James Devaney.