On February 4, 2022 at approximately 5:13 P.M., members of the Plainfield Police Department, Plainfield Fire Department, and American Legion Ambulance responded to 491 Norwich Road in Plainfield, Connecticut for the report of a one-car motor vehicle crash into a building.
Upon investigation, it was determined that a silver 2014 GMC Sierra operated by 61 year old Michael Driscoll of Sterling, lost control of his vehicle in a private driveway, traveled across Norwich Road in reverse and struck a garage located at 491 Norwich Road causing extensive damages.Driscoll was assisted out of the vehicle by the Plainfield Fire Department through the driver’s side window.
Driscoll initially refused medical attention on scene and was subsequently taken into custody and charged with Operating Under the Influence and Unsafe Backing. When back at the Plainfield Police Department Driscoll complained of minor injuries and was then taken to the Plainfield Backus Emergency Care Center by members of the American Legion Ambulance where he was released on a $500.00 non-surety bond and is scheduled to appear at the Danielson Superior Court on February 28, 2022