Wrong Way Driver Charged

Utica, NY (WIBX) - A Utica man is facing multiple traffic violations including Aggravated DWI, for allegedly driving in the wrong direction on a one-way street, and causing an accident. Police say, 34-year-old Ber Pour collided with another vehicle, and attempted to leave the scene of the accident. Pour, who was arrested and charged, had a blood alcohol level of .18 percent or higher. Officials say the accident happened in the area of Pleasant Street near Elm Street in Utica.

Pour is facing the following charges:

• DWI common law
• DWI with a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher
• Aggravated DWI (having a blood alcohol content of .18% or higher)
• Leaving the scene of a property damage motor vehicle accident
• Driving the wrong way on a one way street.