Rochester man hit with DWI after Old Dover Road crash

Both the Ford, seen here, and the Dodge had to be towed. (Rochester Police photo)

ROCHESTER - An elderly Rochester woman was injured and a Rochester man was arrested for DWI in a two-car crash on Old Dover Road on Wednesday.

Police say the accident occurred around 7 p.m. in in the area of the Route 16 off ramp when Daniel Norwood, 70, was southbound on old Dover Road in a gray 2014 Dodge 1500 Pickup Truck and was struck by a 2005 Ford Five Hundred driven by Brandon Maloy, 24, of Rochester, who entered the truck's lane from the northbound side.

The Ford continued along Old Dover Road striking a mailbox and coming to rest on the shoulder of the northbound lane near the entrance to Rochester Public Works.

Norwood's wife, Irene, and Maloy were both taken to Frisbie Memorial Hospital with minor injuries.

Both vehicles had to be towed from the scene.

Maloy was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and operating without a valid license.

The accident remains under investigation. If anyone has any further information pertaining to this collision, please contact Ofc. Justin Seckendorf of the Rochester Police Department at 603-330-7128. Tipsters can also provide information and remain anonymous by calling the Rochester Crime Line at 335-6500 or Text to: CRIMES (274637) Body of Text: TEXT4CASH + your tip. Cash rewards are offered for information that leads to an arrest.