A Connecticut woman is facing multiple charges including allegedly driving under the influence following a crash on Sunday morning in Old Lyme, according to Connecticut State Police.

Connecticut State Police responded to a crash shortly after 2 a.m. in the area of 156 Four Mile River Road. Police found a black 2019 Ram pickup truck in the southbound lane of Four Mile River Road in an embankment.

According to State Police, Kelsey Velez, 30, of Derby, went off the roadway while negotiating a curve. The truck crashed into a utility pole and ended up in an embankment.

A 23-year-old passenger in the truck sustained serious injuries in the crash. He was transported to Middlesex Health Shoreline Medical Center and later transferred to Yale New Haven Hospital, according to Connecticut State Police.

Connecticut State Police said Velez allegedly showed signs of impairment after failing Standard Field Sobriety Tests and was placed under arrest. In addition to being charged with a DUI, Velez is also facing charges of failure to maintain lane and interfering with an officer. She was issued a $100,000 bond. She was transported to York Correctional Facility, and is scheduled to appear in New London Superior Court on Monday at 9 a.m.

Police said the investigation remains active and anyone with information or witnessed the crash are asked to contact Trooper Gabriella Alberino at Gabriella.Alberino@ct.gov or at Troop F in Westbrook at (860) 399-2100.

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