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Car crashes into tree in Garner, driver charged with DWI
A driver was charged with DWI early Sunday morning after his car crashed into a tree in Garner.
Posted — UpdatedBy Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist
GARNER, N.C. — A driver was charged with DWI early Sunday morning after his car crashed into a tree on U.S. Highway 70 in Garner.
Around 5:30 a.m., officials responded to a crash on US-70 near Yeargan Road. Crews at the scene said one car lost control, drove off the roadway and ran into a tree.
The driver, who was charged with DWI, refused to be transported to the hospital but suffered minor injuries. The car was heavily damaged.
One lane of US-70 was blocked for about 90 minutes as a result of the crash.
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