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DWI driver slams unregistered, uninsured van into Elmwood Park dry cleaners

UPDATE: A drunk driver from Newark took out a traffic signal and street light before his unregistered, uninsured van slammed through the front window of an Elmwood Park dry cleaners tonight.

Photo Credit: John D / Vivid Emotion Photography
Photo Credit: John D / Vivid Emotion Photography

Teresio Castrourdiales, 42, was headed east on Broadway around 8:30 p.m. when he lost control of the van at Iozia Terrace, Police Chief Michael Foligno said.

After toppling the traffic signal, the van veered across the median, hopped a curb and slammed into the cleaners’ plate-glass window, he said.

Castrourdiales, who wasn’t injured, was issued summonses for DWI, refusing to submit to a breath test, reckless driving, careless driving and separate tickets for driving an unregistered vehicle and uninsured vehicle.

He was released to a family member pending a court appearance, the chief said.

Broadway was closed in both directions for two hours and the eastbound side for another 2½ hours.

Foligno thanked Fair Lawn police, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office and Elmwood Park firefighters.

PHOTOS: John D / Vivid Emotion Photography

 

 

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