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Drunk Driver Charged in Chain-Reaction Crash

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YORK, Maine (WGAN) A 3-vehicle crash in York on Wednesday was caused by a drunk driver, according to police.

The chain reaction crash happened on Route 1 when 38-year-old Sarah Reeck of Wells crashed into a stopped vehicle, which then hit a third vehicle stopped in front of it that was about to make a left turn.

The other two drivers involved were 53-year-old Michelle Butler and 18-year-old Ethan Bald. Butler suffered minor injuries.

Reeck was arrested and charged with operating under the influence, driving to endanger, and failure to maintain control of a motor vehicle.

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