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Last updated on Thursday, January 10, 2013
(WASHINGTON) - The Washington Police Department needed the assistance of a Burmese translator when investigating an accident involving an intoxicated driver Tuesday.
Lianne Wiscaver of Washington was driving south on Front Street when 37-year-old Reh Htay, of Indianapolis pulled away from a stop sign at Lincoln Street and into Wiscaver's path.
The vehicles collided in the intersection.
A Burmese translator was called to aid in the investigation.
Htay, who was driving an a learner's permit, tested 0.16 percent BAC.
He was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and endangering a person.
Htay is being held in the Security Center on $4,000 bond.
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