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Princeton Man Charged With Drunken Driving After Hitting Tree

Police said driver fell asleep behind the wheel on Alexander Street.

 

Uriel Bravo-Guzman, 27, of Redding Circle in Princeton, was charged with drunken driving, driving while suspended, being an unlicensed driver, careless driving and reckless driving at 11:40 p.m. on Sunday April 1.

Princeton Township police said an officer traveling on Alexander Street saw a 2009 Hyundai Sonata drive off the road and hit a tree and a traffic sign.

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The driver, Guzman, admitted to falling asleep while driving, according to police.

Police said Guzman failed a field sobriery test administered after police smelled alcohol on his breath.

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He was charged and transported to police headquarters for processing.

Guzman was later released from custody to a friend.

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