Man crashes into garage, passengers flee the scene, Willoughby police say
(Photo courtesy: Willoughby police)
Posted: 12/03/2012
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio - A 25-year-old man crashed into a Willoughby garage and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, police said.
Officers were called about a Jeep Grand Cherokee driving recklessly near downtown Willoughby. Police said 25-year-old Kurtis A. Peterson didn’t pull over when officers activated their lights.
He drove through two stop signs then crashed into a garage at the intersection of Maple Street and Arlington Drive, according to police. The driver and three passengers fled the scene. When they were found, they were treated for minor injuries.
Police arrested Peterson for OVI and other misdemeanor traffic-related offices.yaho
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