Crime & Safety
DUI, Texting and Driving Causes Twining Road Accident, Police Say
An Elkins Park man admitted to texting while driving, allegedly was driving under the influence during a vehicle accident on Twining Road.
Upper Dublin Police officers responded to a vehicle accident on Twining Road on July 7 at 6:14 p.m.
On scene, officers spoke with Joseph Seitzinger, of Elkins Park, who said he was driving on Twining Road when he received a text message and looked down at his phone, which caused him to hit the back of another car at a red light.
Seitzinger told police he was coming from WalMart and heading to a friends house, but didn't know where it was. He said he was supposed to be meeting his friend on Twining Road, according to the report.
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The officer speaking with Seitzinger noticed his eyes were red and puffy and his speech was slow. He was transported to Holy Redeemer Hospital for a blood test.
Charges are pending the results of the blood test.
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