Teenagers accused in separate drunk driving crashes

Two separate incidents involving teenagers accused of driving under the influence have been reported in the Northeastern United States.

In New Hampshire, 19-year-old Michael Martin III was denied bail in Sullivan County Superior Court. Martin faces two Class B felony charges, including reckless conduct using a deadly weapon and aggravated driving under the influence. The charges stem from an August 11 crash on Route 12A in Plainfield that injured three people and led to the death of 53-year-old Clayton Ezequelle. Judge James Kennedy cited the alleged extraordinary speed and blood alcohol content when deciding to continue Martin's detention.

In New York, a 17-year-old from Peekskill was arrested following a multi-car collision on Bear Mountain Bridge Road. New York State Police report that the teenager, driving a 2007 Jeep, swerved into oncoming traffic and struck a Honda and a Subaru. The collision blocked the roadway near the scenic overlook known as the ‘Goat Trail’. The teenager was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and faces a DWI charge.