LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A 49-year-old man faces DUI charges following a crash in Ephrata Township on April 15.
The incident occurred at 12:13 a.m. in the 800 block of East Main Street. Christopher Ulrich, driving a Jeep Wrangler, struck a pedestrian crossing sign and crossed the center median. His vehicle subsequently caught fire.
Authorities reported that Ulrich did not sustain injuries but showed signs of impairment. A breath test revealed his blood alcohol concentration was .168%, more than twice the legal limit in Pennsylvania.
Ulrich has been charged with two misdemeanor DUI offenses and cited for three traffic violations. He is awaiting a preliminary arraignment, according to online court documents.