Driver Charged With DWI After Leaving Scene Of Accident

A West Winfield man has been charged with DWI after allegedly leaving the scene of a property damage accident.

State Police say 26-year old Kasey Brunette side-swiped a vehicle on Route 8 in the Town of Paris.

Troopers say after colliding with that vehicle, Brunette rear-ended a second vehicle and fled the scene.

Police were able to get a description of Brunette's vehicle and located him on Route 20 in the Town of Winfield.

Police say Brunette had a  BAC of .18%.

He was arraigned in the Town of Paris Court for Driving While Intoxicated, Driving on a Suspended License, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident, and multiple other traffic infractions.

No was injured as a result of the collisions.