(SitNews) Kake, Alaska - An intoxicated driver involved in a motor vehicle collision in Kake was reported to the Village Protection Safety Officer (VPSO) shortly after noon Saturday.

Investigation revealed that Donald James, age 44 of Kake, was operating a 1998 Ford Expedition on Keku Road when his passenger side mirror struck the driver side mirror of a parked 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. James left the scene without reporting the motor vehicle collision.

After James was contacted by the Kake VPSO, he was placed under arrest for DUI and Leaving the Scene of an Accident. James was remanded at the Kake Public Safety Office pending arraignment.

Estimated damage to both vehicles is under $500.00.

Kake is located 38 miles northwest of Petersburg.


Edited by Mary Kauffman

Source of News: 

Alaska Department of Public Safety
www.dps.state.ak.us

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