Motor Vehicle Collision Involving Impaired Driver

Date and Time: 10/12/2017, 3:33 PM
Location: E/B Peerless RD at Campbelltown RD, Berlin, Worcester County, MD
Vehicles: Veh#1 2008 Dodge Van
Accused: Suspect ( At Fault )/ Driver Vehicle #1: Brandon Christopher Cobak, 24 yoa, Bedford, PA

Narrative: On 10/12/17 at approximately 3:33 PM, troopers from the Berlin Barrack responded to, Peerless RD at Campbelltown RD Worcester County in reference to a single vehicle collision.

The investigation revealed that a 2008 Dodge van was traveling E/B Peerless Road and traveled across the double yellow center line before losing control and coming to rest in a ditch on the right side of the road. The operator and sole occupant was identified as Brandon Christopher Cobak, W/M, 24 yoa of Bedford, PA. Cobak did not suffer any injuries as a result of the collision. Upon contact with Cobak, he had difficulty maintaining balance and his movements were slow and lethargic. Cobak was administered a battery of standardized field sobriety tests which he failed to perform in a sufficient manner.

Cobak was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and or narcotics. Cobak was transported to the Berlin Barrack where he refused to submit to a breath test.

Cobak was issued citations for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol and driving while impaired by drugs and alcohol.

Disposition: Released to the care of his employer.