A three-car collision on Dec. 30, 2025, on Nicholas “Nick” Friday Memorial Drive on St. Thomas led to the arrest of a 77-year-old man on driving under the influence charges, the Virgin Islands Police Department reported.
VIPD officers were dispatched to the crash at about 7:13 p.m. Dec. 30. Police said three vehicles were involved and all drivers refused medical attention, according to the police report.
According to the release, officers observed that one driver, Richard Lawrence, had glossy red eyes, difficulty standing, stumbled while walking and emitted a strong odor of alcohol. Officers administered a standardized field sobriety test, which Lawrence failed to perform as instructed, police said.
Lawrence was detained and transported to the Richard N. Callwood Command, where he was booked and processed on driving under the influence charges. Bail was set at $1,000, according to VIPD.
