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Updated: Saturday, 09 Mar 2013, 1:47 PM EST
Published : Saturday, 09 Mar 2013, 1:47 PM EST

Posted by: Emily Lenihan

CARROLL, N.Y. (WIVB) - An alleged drunk driver crashed his vehicle through a guardrail in the Town of Carroll early Saturday morning, and suffered minor injuries. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 44-year-old William A. Swagler, of Erie, Pennsylvania, is facing a number of charges in the incident.

Authorities say Swagler’s vehicle was traveling southbound on Route 62 at a high rate of speed and did not slow down at the intersection with Ivory Road. Swagler went through the intersection and crashed through the guardrail.

Police say he had a visible laceration but refused medical treatment and transportation. He is charged with DWI, BAC .08 percent of greater, Speed not reasonable and prudent and Disobey stop sign.

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