Fayetteville man arrested for driving while ability impaired by drugs following an accident investigation in Central Square

State Police arrested Richard D. Kim, 41, from 8003 Summerview Drive, Fayetteville, for second-degree vehicular assault, a class “E” felony; driving while ability impaired by drugs, an unclassified misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana.

On Aug. 13, 2018, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Troopers responded to East Avenue in the village of Central Square on reports of a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian. Police say investigation revealed a 2016 Volkswagen operated by Richard D. Kim was eastbound on East Avenue when he stated he “passed out” and struck a pedestrian who was walking in the same direction.

The pedestrian, identified as Sarah J. Pluta, 22, Central Square, was transported by Menter’s Ambulance to SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse with non-life-threatening injuries.
Kim was arraigned in Parish Town Court and remanded to Oswego County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond; he is scheduled to appear in Central Square Village Court Tuesday Aug. 14, 2018.

By martha

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