Riverhead Police charged a Wading River man with a Leandra’s Law felony yesterday after he crashed into a utility pole on Route 25 in Calverton with a 6-year-old child passenger.
Police said Michael K. Winters, 45, was driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol when he crashed his 2014 Dodge Pickup truck into a utility pole on route 25 in Calverton yesterday morning at about 10 a.m. No other vehicles were involved in the accident.
Both Winters and the child passenger were taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center, where the child was checked for injuries and released to the custody of family members, according to police.
Winters was arrested on charges of DWI drugs and DWI alcohol, as well as a felony under Leandra’s Law for DWI with a minor under age 15 in the vehicle and endangering the welfare of a child, according to the report.
Police ask anyone who may have witnessed the accident to call 631-727-4500.
Editor’s note: A criminal charge is an accusation. By law, a person charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The survival of local journalism depends on your support.
We are a small family-owned operation. You rely on us to stay informed, and we depend on you to make our work possible. Just a few dollars can help us continue to bring this important service to our community.
Support RiverheadLOCAL today.
