Crime & Safety
Police: Driver Missed Curve, Crashed into Ridgedale Road House
According to reports, the driver was under the influence and had marijuana in the car at the time of the accident.
A Bethel man was arrested Sunday in an early-morning accident when his car allegedly failed to negotiate a curve and slammed into a Ridgedale Road house.
Police say Robert Braden, 20, was driving at about 1:36 a.m. when he failed to keep right on a curve. (According to the arrest report, Braden was traveling too fast for conditions, although his speed was not listed.) Upon arrival at the scene, police allegedly discovered his car had slammed into the house, causing minor damage.
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Police allegedly discovered Braden was driving under the influence, and had over 1/2 ounce of marijuana in his possession, according to reports. He was arrested and released on bond.
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