Man, 60, Charged With DUI After His Car Hits Tree

A Fall River man was charged with drunk driving early last Saturday evening, June 22, after his car left Lincoln Avenue and smashed into a tree. He was taken to Rhode Island Hospital by Barrington EMTs with unknown injuries.

Roger A. Hill, 60, was found sitting on the ground outside his car when Barrington patrol officers responded about 6:46 pm. A passer-by reportedly pulled him from his vehicle when he noticed smoke coming from the car, according to Barrington Police Chief John LaCross.

Hill had slurred speech, glossy eyes and other characteristics of an intoxicated driver, said LaCross. He admitted to having had two glasses of wine that afternoon. 

Police officers found an empty 40-ounce bottle of malt liquor and an unopened bottle of whiskey in the car along with some nip bottles of booze, said the police chief.

Hill also was charged with refusing to submit to a chemical test to determine his blood-alcohol level. He was cited for driving an unregistered vehicle without a license.

Hil was given a date to appear in District Court to face the charges. His rights were read at the hospital.