Crime & Safety

Car Catches on Fire, Alleged OUI Driver Involved

The following information was provided by the Acton Police Department.

On Friday at approximately 4 p.m., Acton Police and Fire Department officials responded to a number of 911 calls in the Piper Road area after a motor vehicle had gone off the road, striking a number of objects.

The collision caused the vehicle to catch fire.

The operator of the vehicle, William Hamilton, 43, of 71 Hosmer St. in Acton was arrested for alleged OUI, leaving the scene of an accident, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and marked lane violations.

Hamilton is being held on bail until his arraignment on Monday. 


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