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Last updated on Tuesday, August 27, 2013
(BEDFORD) - A Bedford woman was injured after a drunk driver crashed into her vehicle early Saturday morning.
According to a report at the Lawrence County Police Department, Rebecca Chase was driving west on Ind. 158 near Lavender Lane in a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix at 12:15 a.m..
At the same time, 40-year-old Jason Sowder, of 653 Johnson Lane, was traveling east on the same road.
Sowders' vehicle crossed the center line and collided with Chase's car.
Sowders was given a breath test for alcohol which he failed with a blood-alcohol content of 0.09 percent
Sowders was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, causing serious bodily injury.
Chase was treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel from Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital.
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