Franklin Lakes Man Charged With DUI, Drugs After Summit Avenue Crash
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: April 19, 2023
Mutzberg was charged with assault by auto, driving under the influence of drugs and possession of drugs and paraphernalia. The other driver complained of pain but refused medical attention at the scene.
Police Capt. Mark McCombs reported that a man from Franklin Lakes was taken to The Valley Hospital after a crash at the intersection of the northbound highway and Summit Avenue on Saturday, April 15. The crash occurred shortly after 5 p.m. The man, identified as Robert Mutzberg, was driving a Kia Forte when he collided with a Honda Civic. The other driver complained of pain but refused medical attention at the scene.
The collision caused damage to the driver's side of the Honda Civic and ripped off a rear tire cap. Mutzberg was charged with assault by auto, driving under the influence of drugs, and possession of drugs and paraphernalia. He also received multiple motor vehicle summonses.
The incident was investigated by Sgt. Nicholas Klein, Officer Christopher Heffner, and Officer Nicolas Foschini. The Wyckoff police department assisted in the investigation.
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Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Robert Mutzberg
- Vehicles:
- Honda Civic, Kia Forte
- State:
- New Jersey
- City:
- Summit Avenue
- Location:
- Intersection of Summit Avenue and northbound highway
- Date of Incident:
- 2021-04-15
- Time of Incident:
- 5 p.m.
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