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Drunk Motorist Drives Wrong Way Through Holland Tunnel: Port Authority PD

A tragedy was averted when a drunk driver from Manhattan exited the Holland Tunnel in Jersey City, made a U-turn and headed back east in the westbound lane, authorities said.

Fortunately, the lane he used was closed to traffic.

Fortunately, the lane he used was closed to traffic.

Photo Credit: Dan Scheffey (via The New York Landmarks Conservancy)

James Dickerson, 30, was driving a BMW when he made the dangerous maneuver in the north tube shortly before 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, Port Authority Spokesperson Lenis Valens said.

Fortunately, the lane he used was closed to NJ-bound traffic, an officer at the tunnel said.

Port Authority police charged Dickerson with DWI, reckless driving and failing to obey a traffic control device and given a date to respond in court.

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