PARSIPPANY — A Parsippany woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after striking a parked vehicle in a Route 46 parking lot late on the night of April 26.
According to the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department, officers responded to 1521 Route 46 East, the location of Dhaba Express, at approximately 10:58 p.m. for a report of a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Ptl. Jesse Hughes made contact with the driver of the striking vehicle, identified as Lyndsey G. Floresbravo, 21, of Parsippany.
According to police, Floresbravo stated she had a flat tire and turned into the parking lot, where she struck a parked and unoccupied 2013 Lexus RX300 while attempting to park. The owner of the parked vehicle, Ahmed Eldewak of Branchburg, told officers his car had been parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash.
Officers reported that during the course of the investigation, Floresbravo’s account of events changed multiple times. When asked about alcohol consumption, she initially stated she had consumed one drink before changing her account to three shots and then to two margaritas.
Police reported detecting the odor of alcohol on Floresbravo’s breath and observing signs of impairment, including bloodshot and watery eyes, droopy eyelids, and slurred speech. Officers administered standardized field sobriety tests, which Floresbravo failed to complete satisfactorily. She was subsequently placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated.
Floresbravo was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated on school property or within 1,000 feet of a school, and reckless driving.
The incident was investigated by Ptl. Jesse Hughes of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department. Ptl. Harvey and Ptl. Golden also responded to the scene.
Editor’s Note: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
