WESTMINSTER, Mass. — An alleged drunk driver is facing charges following a crash in Westminster on Wednesday afternoon.
Derek Strazdas, 39, of Fitchburg, was charged with operating under the influence.
According to State Police, Strazdas was driving his SUV on Route 2 westbound near Exit 90 just before 2:30 p.m. when he crashed into a garbage truck.
No injuries were reported, but both lanes of Route 2 were shut down for several hours during cleanup.
Traffic was diverted to the breakdown lane and the scene was cleared at 4:40 p.m.
Strazdas was taken to the Athol Barracks for booking.
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