Man Faces Drug, Assault Charges After Head-On Collision

A Dennisport man was arrested on drug and assault charges Friday afternoon after a head-on collision near 400 Centre St.

Following the car accident, William L. Clark, 51, of 11 Longell Road, was arrested for his second offense of driving under the influence of drugs, according to a spokesperson for the Middlesex County District Attorney.

The DA's office said Clark's behavoir and statements on the scene lead to his OUI arrest.

Clark actively resisted arrest, police reports said, and was kicking as well as headbutting both officers and EMTs that were evaluating him after the accident. One EMT was struck in the upper torso, police said.

When he was escorted to the police cruiser, Clark allegedly kicked the left rear door of the cruiser, reports said, giving the door a large dent.

According to scanner reports, two other people involved in the accident were transported to the hospital for evaluation.

Clark was charged with his second offense of driving under the influence of drugs, assault and battery, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, assault and battery on an EMT, two counts of destruction of property and negligent operation of a motor vehicle, the DA's office said. 

Clark was arraigned today in Newton District Court and released on personal recognizance. He will appear again in court on April 4, the DA said.