Bath, NY — One person was hospitalized following an alleged drunk-driving accident in Bath, New York, on Monday, June 8, 2015. The accident took place on Robie Road.
Police identified 36-year-old Stacy Button as the driver who lost control of her vehicle while speeding over an uneven surface. She drove off the road and into the treeline, where she crashed into a tree.
The were four passengers inside her vehicle at the time. One of them was taken to Robert Packer Hospital for minor injuries.
Police have charged her with DWI, speeding, and failure to keep right.
The accident is still being investigating.
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Scene of the Accident
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