BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Starpoint Central School District Superintendent Dr. Sean Croft is facing a DWI charge after a crash in West Seneca on Saturday.
Police said officers responded to the report of a vehicle that struck a tree on Nina Terrace near the intersection with East and West Roads around 3:40 p.m. The officers located a vehicle with heavy front-end damage and airbag deployment. Croft was allegedly in the driver's seat and showed several signs of intoxication.
According to police, Croft failed several subsequent standardized field sobriety tests and a roadside breath test was also positive for alcohol.
Croft was arrested and charged with DWI. Police said Croft refused a breath test at the station to determine his BAC % and was released to a sober adult on appearance tickets. He is due back in court in mid-September.
Earlier Monday the Starpoint Central School District Board of Education, said it was is gathering more information after the Superintendent was allegedly involved in a crash on August 31.
In a letter to staff, the Starpoint Central School District Board of Education said it was made aware of a motor vehicle accident involving Superintendent Croft and it was gathering more information.
"We are taking this matter seriously as we gather more information. We will provide an update when we are able," the board of education said.
In the letter, the board of education announced that Croft is on leave and any questions should be directed to Maureen Braunscheidel, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology.
