Wilton man crashes car on his own road

Timothy Maher, 24 of St. Johns Road was arrested for driving under the influence Tuesday, April 21 after he crashed his car into a telephone pole.

According to police, Mr. Maher had almost arrived home when he lost control of his 2005 Chevy Trailblazer, drifting from the south-bound lane into the north-bound lane of St. Johns Road.

He eventually passed through the north-bound lane, colliding with a telephone pole, splitting it in two.

Police noted Maher was very cooperative and polite during his arrest.

He later blew a 0.12 BAC and was arrested for driving under the influence. The legal limit is 0.08.

He was released on a promise to appear and is due in court on Thursday, April 30.