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DWI Collision: Plainfield Resident Crashes into Lakeland Transit Bus

Jun 2, 2023

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DUI-Route-46 — A collision involving a vehicle driven by Mr. Andrew Sanchez and a Lakeland Transit Bus occurred during the morning rush hour in Parsippany-Troy Hills. The impact caused significant damage to the vehicles involved. Photo shows Mr. Sanchez's Honda Accord.

PARSIPPANY — On Tuesday, May 30, at 6:46 a.m., a traffic incident occurred involving Mr. Andrew Sanchez, a 27-year-old resident of Plainfield. While traveling on South Beverwyck Road, Mr. Sanchez turned right onto Route 46 East. Unfortunately, his vehicle collided with the rear of a Lakeland Transit Bus, unloading passengers at a bus stop. The incident damaged Mr. Sanchez’s vehicle, a 2021 White Honda Accord.

The bus driver, Mr. Robert Lane, was transported to St. Clare’s Hospital for back pain by Parsippany Emergency Medical Services.

Mr. Lane’s vehicle caused damage to the rear driver’s side of the bus.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Officer Gerrit Tosh charged Mr. Sanchez with Driving Under the influence. When a breathalyzer was administered, Mr. Sanchez had a blood alcohol level of .021.

Officer Tosh also issued Mr. Sanchez a summons for reckless driving.

Mr. Sanchez’s vehicle was towed from the scene and placed in Police Impound.

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