West Harwich Man Charged With OUI Following Crash With Police Cruiser

A West Harwich man has been charged with OUI after a crash involving a Dennis police cruiser.

The Tuesday night accident happened on Lower County Road in West Dennis.

Investigators say police were traveling eastbound when westbound driver Jefferson Valle-Chavez drifted into their lane.

The officers avoided a head-on crash, but the cruiser was struck on the driver's side.

One officer and the 20-year-old Valle-Chavez suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Valle-Chavez faces charges that include operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor and speeding.

(Photo: Dennis Police Department)


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