PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department received a report of a motor vehicle crash in the area of 1540 Route 46 at 1:52 a.m. on Sunday, January 31.
The caller also reported that the vehicle rolled over. Multiple units responded to the scene, at which time they located a 2012 Jeep Wrangler laying on its side, in the right lane of travel of Route 46 East.
Witnesses stated the 2012 Jeep Wrangler drifted into the left travel lane of Route 46, over-corrected and hit a snowbank on the right hand shoulder of Route 46. Then the Jeep flipped onto its die and slid to stop in the middle of Route 46.
The driver, James Chu, 46, Florham Park, was standing outside of the vehicle upon arrival of responding patrols. After a brief investigation Patrol Officer E. Elston placed the driver under arrest for driving while intoxicated and transported him back to Parsippany Police Headquarters.
Upon arrival at Parsippany Police Department, Mr. Chu was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, and Driving While Intoxicated in a School Zone.
He was released on his own recognizance into the custody of a family member, pending his court appearance.
