Watertown man cited with DWI following early Saturday morning crash

Jonathon Wheeler, Watertown Daily Times, N.Y.
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Jul. 9—WATERTOWN — One man was charged with driving while intoxicated early Saturday after a vehicle was driven off of Huntington Street and into a pole, city police said.

According to city police, Joseph W. Manson, 25, Watertown, allegedly drove off the road and collided with a pole. City police say that Mr. Manson had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.14%. He was also cited with an unsafe lane change.

City police say that his truck was the only vehicle involved.

National Grid was also called to the scene to evaluate the pole.

Mr. Manson was released with an appearance ticket answerable to Watertown City Court.