SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — The South Kingstown Police Department arrested a Massachusetts woman for Driving Under the Influence early Sunday morning after officers encountered her traveling the wrong way on Route 1 in South Kingstown.
At approximately 3:05 a.m., South Kingstown Police officers observed a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on Route 1. Officers immediately took action to stop the vehicle and prevent a serious or potentially fatal collision. After first being observed by officers, the vehicle continued traveling the wrong way for approximately two additional miles before officers were able to safely bring it to a stop. In doing so, officers placed themselves in harm’s way to protect other motorists traveling on the highway.
The operator was identified as 50-year-old Ana L. Vega of Quincy, Massachusetts…