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Man Arrested After Wrong-Way Crash in Griswold

A man was arrested in Griswold after driving on the wrong side of the road and causing a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 395 Sunday morning.

Police responded to reports of a wrong-way driver at the area of exit 24 traveling south in the northbound lanes. The accident occurred in the area of exit 22.

Jeffrey Decker, 57. of New London was arrested when troopers determined he was the driver of the wrong-way vehicle. 

Decker faces charges including driving under the influence and three counts of reckless driving.

Police said no injuries have been reported.

Decker was held on a $3,500 bond and is expected to appear in court on April 25.

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