Crime & Safety
Crash in McDonald's Drive-Thru Leads to DWI Charge
East Windsor Township police said Robert Connaghan, 56, of Marlboro struck a "protective barrier"at the McDonald's.
A Monmouth County man was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after he crashed his vehicle while navigating the drive-thru lane of the McDonald’s restaurant on Route 130 earlier this month, East Windsor police reported.
Police said Robert Connaghan, 56, of Marlboro struck a “protective barrier” in the McDonald’s drive-thru lane about 2:45 p.m. on March 5.
While the accident itself was minor in nature, Officer David Oleksy – who responded to the crash – smelled an odor of alcohol on Connaghan’s person, according to police.
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Connaghan was taken into custody after he performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and careless driving, police said.
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