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Clarks River Road Crash Leads to DUI Arrest

Clarks River Road Crash Leads to DUI Arrest
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By West Kentucky Star Staff
Mar. 16, 2018 | PADUCAH, KY
By West Kentucky Star Staff Mar. 16, 2018 | 06:01 PM | PADUCAH, KY
A man has been arrested for DUI as a result of a two-car crash on Clarks River Road, shortly before 5pm on Thursday.

A small truck driven by 64-year-old Maurice Smith, Jr., of Smithland was traveling west on Clarks River Road and attempted to turn into the parking lot of a liquor store, but pulled into the path of a truck driven by James Norment of Ledbetter. 

No injuries were reported as a result of the crash.

According to the McCracken County Sheriff's Department, Smith was under the influence of alcohol and admitted to consuming multiple alcoholic beverages prior to driving. Deputies say that Smith further stated that he was driving to the liquor store to purchase more alcohol.

Smith was placed under arrest for DUI.

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