Newton man accused of DWI after car slams into minivan
NEWTON -- A 24-year-old Newton resident is facing a variety of charges after he crashed into a minivan while allegedly driving drunk, police said.
Police were called to Sparta Avenue at 5:11 p.m. Friday to investigate a report of a traffic accident.
Responding officers determined that Raul Cinto had been driving a 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer east on Sparta Avenue when he lost control of his vehicle, entered the opposite lane of travel and struck a 2000 Ford Windstar head on, police said.
Debbie Desrivieres, of Hardwick, who was driving the minivan, was injured in crash. She was transported to Newton Hospital by Newton First Aid Squad for a complaint of neck pain.
Cinto exhibited signs of intoxication and failed field sobriety tests that were administered at the scene, police said.
He was arrested and cited on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, operating a motor vehicle within a school zone while under the influence, careless driving and being an unlicensed driver.
Cinto was processed and released pending an appearance in Newton Municipal Court
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