A woman from Northvale, New Jersey, is facing legal troubles after she was involved in a three-car accident and charged with driving under the influence. The 25-year-old was charged not only with DWI, but also possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia

The woman was traveling north on Kinderkamack Road in Westwood, New Jersey, when her car struck a Westwood Parking Authority vehicle driven by a borough employee. The municipal vehicle was going south and was attempting to make a left turn when the woman's car hit it. The driver was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center North at Pascack Valley after he complained of pain in his back and neck.

The woman's vehicle continued after the initial collision. It came into the path of another vehicle traveling south, which attempted to swerve out of the way to avoid a collision. However, the two vehicles collided on the sidewalk. The man driving that vehicle was not hurt. The woman who was charged was later taken to Bergen Regional Medical Center. The street where the accident took place was closed for several hours.

Driving under the influence is a very serious crime in New Jersey. Undoubtedly the driver who has been charged with these crimes will have an uphill battle to defend herself of these charges, especially since another driver on the road was injured. People who have been accused of such crimes often seek the assistance of an experienced attorney who can provide an aggressive and prudent defense strategy.

Source: NorthJersey.com, "Northvale woman charged with DUI after three-car crash in Westwood," Jan. 10, 2012