Easton Man Faces Felony Driving Under the Influence Charge
A 26-year-old Easton man is facing charges of driving under the influence in connection with a Feb. 21 fatal auto accident in Ross Township. According to this report Dudd Flanagan III was driving a 2007 Hyundai west on Kunkletown Road in Ross Township when the accident happened.
Flanagan was passing a vehicle in front of him while approaching a curve when he lost control of his vehicle and slammed into a 1989 Ford Thunderbird driven by 53-year-old Jack Brodt of Saylorsburg. Brodt was pronounced dead at the scene. Flanagan was air-lifted to a local hospital but later released. Investigators reportedly found five unopened cans of Natural Ice beer on the passenger side floor and an unused syringe in his glove box. Officials say Flanagan’s blood drawn at the hospital, tested positive for various drugs including THC and opiates.
Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs in the state of New Jersey is an extremely serious offense, especially if it involves injuries or fatalities. Not only do you face the potential to lose your driver’s license and face hefty fines and penalties, but you can also face potential jail time.
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