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

Jerry DeMarco

03/30/2022 3:05 p.m.

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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