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Cops: Driver flees accident scene in Southold, charged with DWI

A 42-year-old Riverhead man fled the scene of an accident in Southold and was later found to be intoxicated, Southold Town Police said.

Thomas Ferrara was involved in an accident at 11:02 a.m. Saturday on County Road 48 but did not stop, police said. After police located the vehicle, Mr. Ferrara was charged with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, both misdemeanors.

He was transported to headquarters and held for arraignment.

Police did not specify the nature of the accident.