Wrong-way driver charged with OUI on Route 8 in Torrington
TORRINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A man is facing charges after state police say he was driving the wrong way on Route 8 northbound in Torrington while under the influence on Friday.
Matthew Thompson, 45, of Torrington, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, driving the wrong way on a limited access highway, reckless driving and reckless endangerment in the first degree.
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State police said it happened around 12:34 a.m., when Troop L reported receiving multiple calls about a wrong-way driver traveling south on the northbound lanes on Route 8 in the area of Exit 39.
State police said officials confirmed the car was a Honda CR-V. While troopers were on their way, a witness called police and said the car turned around on the highway and was now driving in the correct direction.
Troopers conducted a traffic stop just before Exit 46 and noticed the driver had glossy eyes, a dry mouth and smelled of alcohol, state police said.
Thompson agreed to a standard sobriety test and failed, police said.
Thompson was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Torrington Superior Court on April 11.
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