Man arrested for driving drunk after OTR crash
A car hit a pole in Over-the-Rhine early Friday morning.
Posted: 08/03/2012
CINCINNATI - A man is in police custody after he crashed his vehicle in Over-the-Rhine while allegedly under the influence of alcohol early Friday morning.
Police say a man crashed his white Mercedes-Benz into a light pole at the intersection of Jackson and 12th streets at about 2 a.m.
The man allegedly got into a fight with his girlfriend, sped through Over-the-Rhine and failed to make a turn at the intersection. The vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle and then into the light pole.
Police arrested the man, whose name has not yet been released, for OVI. Officials have not said how much alcohol they believe he consumed.
Police have not said if anyone was injured in the crash.
Stay with 9 News and WCPO.com for updates as they become available.
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