City of Poughkeepsie Councilmember At-Large Sarah Salem was involved with a car crash and charged with driving while intoxicated early Thursday morning, according to Police Chief Thomas Pape.

The collision, involving two vehicles, occurred at the corner of Main Street and Bridge Street in the city around midnight, Pape said. Both Salem and the driver of the other vehicle were unharmed and suffered minimal damage to their vehicles, he said

Salem was given a field sobriety test by officers at the scene, Pape said, and they tested positive "for the possibility of intoxication." Pape was not able to give Salem's exact blood alcohol concentration.

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Salem was charged with driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, and given an appearance ticket.

In a text message responding to questions regarding the incident, Salem told the Journal, "I was involved in an accident last night, and thankfully, nobody left the scene with any injuries. That's all I can comment on at this time, thank you."

Salem was elected Councilmember At-Large in November, after winning a race against Sakima McClinton. They replaced Ann Finney, who opted not to run for reelection. In their position, Salem is slated to earn a salary of $22,500 annually.

Previously, Salem represented the city's second ward on the Common Council for two years. They also work as Director of Development at Dutchess Outreach.

City Mayor Rob Rolison declined to comment.

Katelyn Cordero: kcordero@poughkeepsiejournal.com; 845-437-4870; Twitter: @KatelynCordero.