Police: Drugged, Drunken Morris County Driver Leaves Scene Of Readington Crash

A Morris County driver was under the influence of both alcohol and narcotics when he left the scene of a Readington Township crash, authorities charged.

Intersection of River Avenue and Route 202 in Readington Township
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Valerie Musson

07/08/2020 12:08 p.m.

Brian Chacko of Lake Hiawatha was involved in a crash near the intersection of River Ave and Route 202 in Readington Township around 1:50 a.m. on Friday, July 3, township police said in a release.

Police arrived at the scene and determined that Chacko was intoxicated, authorities said.

Chacko was arrested and charged with reckless driving, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, failure to report a motor vehicle accident, DWI, and under the influence of narcotics.

He was released to a sober adult pending a future court appearance.

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