Suspected Drunk Driver Faces Serious Charges after Crash Injures 8

New York City Police have arrested the man driving a white sedan that careened through half a city block. Several people were seriously injured as his car went up onto the sidewalk, crashed through trees, trash cans, a flower stand and even sending a fire hydrant flying. S.M. was either drunk or under the influence of drugs, according to authorities, when his rental car ploughed down a Manhattan sidewalk on a recent weekday morning. While the vehicle did not directly hit any pedestrians, several people were hit by debris or injured as they attempted to get out of the way. One man on a bicycle was hospitalized after being struck by the flying fire hydrant. Several others also required emergency medical care for their injuries. S.M. was apparently uninjured and was taken into custody by police. He has been charged with several DUI offenses. Authorities reported that the man has a prior DUI on his record.

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