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William Hankins, age 41, of Ossining, was arrested on Tuesday, March 16, after Yorktown Police responded to a two-vehicle crash.
The incident took place around 7:36 p.m. when the Yorktown officer responded to a call of a two-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, he identified Hankins as the driver of the vehicle that allegedly crossed into oncoming traffic, striking a vehicle, then exited the roadway and struck a tree, police said.
After an investigation, police determined that Hankins was driving under the influence of drugs and driving while his license was revoked for refusal to submit to a chemical test, police said.
He was arrested and transported to the Hudson Valley Hospital for treatment.
After being discharged he was charged with:
- DWI/Drugs
- Driving without a license
- Failure to keep right
- Failure to use a designated lane
He was held overnight at the Yorktown Police Department and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, March 17.
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