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Driver charged with DWI after crashing into tree in Morris County

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – A 50-year-old Morris County woman was charged with DWI after crashing into a tree Tuesday evening in Mount Olive Township.

On April 8, at 6:41 p.m., police responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Route 206 near Oakwood Drive South. Authorities said a Toyota had left the roadway and struck a tree.

Upon arrival, officers made contact with the driver, identified as Gasparina Izzolo of Flanders, the sole occupant of the vehicle. Izzolo was uninjured in the crash, police said.

While speaking with Izzolo, the officer allegedly detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage and noted that she appeared to be impaired.

Izzolo was asked to exit her vehicle for field sobriety testing, and was subsequently arrested, authorities said.

Izzolo was charged with DWI, reckless driving, and failure to maintain lane. She was released to a sober driver pending a court appearance, police said.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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