Rochester Car Accident Leaves Woman Charged With DWI

A Rochester car accident involving a single vehicle that left a trail of damage and debris ends with a woman facing DWI charges. The incident took place early Monday morning, February 1, 2010, in the 100 block of Franklin Street.

According to the Rochester Police Department, a woman who was apparently drunk rolled her car in a ditch. She was able to drive her car home after her vehicle rolled back over onto its tires.

The suspect has been identified as Leighanne Page, 21, of Rochester. Page was apparently wearing her seatbelt at the time of the accident. Though, she was treated by Frisbie EMS, she did not suffer any major injuries in the crash. It was unclear whether she was hospitalized.

When police arrived on the scene, they found damaged mailboxes, car parts and debris along Franklin Street. They suspected that these items were a result of the crash and that the debris along the road came from inside Page’s car.

Page is facing a DWI charge. She was later released after she made bailed. She is scheduled to be arraigned on March 1, 2010, at the Rochester District Court. Her arraignment is set for 8:00 AM.

The Rochester accident is still under investigation by local authorities.

Every year, thousands of people are injured in car accidents involving drunk drivers. If you have been injured in a New Hampshire drunk driving accident, you do have rights and should contact a New Hampshire car accident attorney