Kevin Doughty, 58, of Rochelle Park was stuck with his leg under the tire of his 1998 Jeep, police said.
ROCHELLE PARK - A township man was arrested for drunken driving Monday after police found him trapped in his driveway under his 1998 Jeep, authorities said.
(File photo) Police responded to a 911 call shortly before 8 p.m. of a man stuck under a vehicle tire on Oldis Street.
They found Kevin Doughty, 58, with his right leg under the tire, according to Det. Sgt. James DePreta.
"The vehicle was still engaged in the reverse gear at the time of police arrival," DePreta said in a statement.
"The vehicle was secured and the male was freed from the vehicle tire with the assistance of EMS," DePreta said.
Police said Doughty, who smelled of alcohol, had been trying to move an object blocking his driveway when he fell under the Jeep.
"The vehicle was never placed in park and he lost his balance," DePreta said.
Doughty suffered abrasions to his leg but refused medical treatment, police said.
After field sobriety tests, Doughty was taken into custody. He was issued summonses for driving under the influence and careless driving, police said.
He was released to a family member.
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