A man arrested in Swansea Saturday night is accused of driving under the influence and crashing into the woods behind a gas station.

 

Police said around 8:42 p.m. they found a white van parked in a grassy area near a gas station on Grand Army of the Republic Highway.

The driver of the van was 67-year-old Gary Silva of North Dighton, according to police.

 

Police said their initial investigation determined Silva went through a red light while speeding on Route 118 before crashing into the wooded area.

 

Silva has been charged with operating under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, failure to stop for a red light and marked lanes violation.

 

From wpri.com.