Man charged with DUI after allegedly leaving scene of crash in front of I.F.H.S.
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IDAHO FALLS — A local man was arrested after allegedly leaving the scene of a multiple car crash Thursday night.
Jeffrey Melgaard, 57, was taken into custody and charged with aggravated driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an injury accident and driving with a suspended license.
Multiple eyewitnesses say they saw Melgaard drive away from the scene of the serious wreck on South Holmes in front of Idaho Falls High School around 7 p.m.
Four vehicles were involved and Idaho Falls Police, along with EMS crews, responded to the scene.
Police haven’t confirmed if Melgaard caused the crash or how many people were injured.
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