DUI
SHAMOKIN - William Lester McCollum, 33, of Shamokin, was arrested by state police at Stonington for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after being stopped for a traffic violation at 1:43 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Market and West Lincoln streets.
Cameron Bridge accident
COAL TOWNSHIP - Robert J. Bresko, 44, of 926 E. Sunbury St., Shamokin, suffered injuries early Sunday when his 1998 Chevy Blazer flipped onto its passenger side on Route 61 at the Cameron Bridge.
Patrolman Chris Lapotsky reported Bresko was driving south at 12:39 a.m. when his vehicle traveled onto the berm of the southbound lanes after he failed to negotiate a left curve on the bridge. The Blazer then traveled across the northbound lanes, struck a curb and guard rail and flipped onto its passenger side.
Bresko and his passenger, Robert Dietterick, 26, of 36 Green Low Way, York, were able to exit the Blazer on their own. Bresko suffered injuries and was transported by AREA Services Ambulance to Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital, where he underwent emergency room treatment before being released. Dietterick escaped injury.
The Blazer sustained extensive damage and was towed from the scene.
Assisting Coal Township police were members of Shamokin Fire Bureau, Shamokin and Ralpho Township police.
An investigation is continuing.