UNION VALE, NY — New York State Police responded to a crash involving a vehicle that struck a residence on June 7, 2026.
Troopers from SP Poughkeepsie were dispatched by Dutchess County 911 at approximately 4:44 p.m. to the area of Bruzgul Road for a report of an Audi that had struck a residence.
Upon arrival, troopers located the operator and sole occupant, identified as Matthew D. Austin, 26, of Dover Plains.
An investigation determined that Austin was traveling eastbound on Bruzgul Road when he left the roadway, struck a telephone pole, then struck the corner of a house and a parked vehicle.
No injuries were reported as a result of the crash.
Austin exhibited signs of intoxication.
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were administered, which he subsequently failed.
Austin was taken into custody and transported to SP Lagrange for processing, where he provided a breath sample that resulted in a blood alcohol concentration of 0.28%.
Austin was charged with aggravated DWI: per se – .18% or more blood alcohol content, an unclassified misdemeanor, and driving while intoxicated, an unclassified misdemeanor.
Austin was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Union Vale Court on July 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
