County Man Arraigned On Vehicular Charges

A Washington County man will face trial for an automobile accident that occurred in North Strabane Township back in November. Ricardo Martinez, 26, is charged by North Strabane Township Police with aggravated assault by vehicle, DUI, accidents involving death or injury while DUI, reckless endangerment and several summary offenses. Police indicate that Martinez was driving at a high rate of speed when he crashed into a vehicle driven by Frank Hervol at the intersection of Latimer and View Avenues on November 4. Both men were flown to Pittsburgh hospitals with serious injuries. Martinez was arraigned on the charges on Friday.