Driver Accused After July Crash<\/h2>\n
According to court documents, Michael Lyn York, 58,<\/strong> is charged in Clay County District Court with two gross misdemeanor DWI offenses.<\/p>\n The charges include second-degree DWI for refusing a chemical breath test and third-degree DWI for allegedly operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.<\/p>\n The case was filed in Minnesota\u2019s Seventh Judicial District Court<\/a>. The complaint states the alleged offenses happened on July 5, 2026.<\/p>\n Court records show the charges carry possible penalties of up to 364 days in jail and fines of up to $3,000.<\/p>\n The criminal complaint states that a vehicle was reported as a possible impaired driver after it rear-ended another vehicle in Clay County.<\/p>\n The caller told authorities the driver stopped and exchanged information after the crash.<\/p>\n The caller also reported the driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. A beer can was reportedly seen inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n Authorities say the vehicle was later observed weaving before a traffic stop was conducted.<\/p>\n The driver was identified as Michael Lyn York. The complaint states that York admitted he had been involved in a crash.<\/p>\n However, he denied drinking alcohol or using drugs that day, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The complaint states officers reported signs of possible alcohol impairment, including the smell of alcohol and bloodshot, watery eyes.<\/p>\n According to court documents, York performed poorly on some field sobriety tests.<\/p>\n The complaint states he refused a one-leg stand test and refused a preliminary breath test.<\/p>\nCrash Report Leads to Traffic Stop<\/h2>\n
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Booking photo of Michael Lyn York. Image from court or law enforcement records.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nTesting Refused, Court Case Filed<\/h2>\n