PLATTSBURGH — A Shelburne man was arrested on multiple charges following a motor vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on Interstate 87 in Plattsburgh.
Justin M. Beaudry, 32, was taken into custody by Clinton County Sheriff’s Deputies.
He is accused of driving while impaired by drugs, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and several traffic violations, according to a report by Deputy S. Morales.
The incident occurred at around 4:02 p.m., when authorities responded to the crash scene.
Beaudry allegedly operated his vehicle under the influence of drugs and unlawfully possessed a controlled substance.
After being evaluated at the University of Vermont Health Network, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Beaudry was processed at the sheriff’s office.
He was subsequently released with appearance tickets and is scheduled to return to Plattsburgh Town Court on a later date.
Assistance at the scene was provided by the New York State Police, UVM CVPH EMS, District 3 Fire Department, and Cumberland Head Fire Department.
