A Huntington Station Woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated in East Hills Sunday night, authorities said.
Nassau County's Highway Patrol responded to a single car accident that occurred on eastbound on the Long Island Expressway at exit 39 in East Hills at 10:02 p.m. in East Hills. Police say Genese M. Smith, 33 of 58 W. 19th Street, lost control of a 2007 Nissan and struck the wall of the ramp as she attempted to exit the expressway.
A male passenger, 27, suffered an injury to his shoulder and was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. Smith did not report any injuries, according to police.
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She was placed under arrest, police said. A subsequent breath test that revealed a blood alcohol content reading of .19 percent.
The vehicle was impounded at the scene.
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Smith is charged with two counts of driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while intoxicated.
She it to arraigned on Monday at First District Court in Hempstead.
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