Kretzer Crash Derails U.S. Open Hopes
Feb 24, 2005, 8:52 PM
Professional bowler Brian Kretzer was involved in a three-car accident in North Brunswick, N.J., on Thursday night, February 17. At the time, he was in 46th place in the BPAA U.S. Open, and was forced to withdraw when he was arrested on four charges stemming from the accident.
Lieutenant Roger Reinson, the North Brunswick Police
DepartmentÃs press officer, said Kretzer was driving a
vehicle with Missouri plates when he was involved in
the accident. The vehicle reportedly belonged to Pete
Weber, who left town three days earlier after learning of the death of his father, Dick Weber.
"Mr. Kretzer fled the scene," Officer Reinson continued.
"A short time later, he made a call to say that he was a victim of a car-jacking. He later recanted that story, and admitted he was the driver of the vehicle with Missouri tags. He was charged with obstruction of justice, careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to report an accident."
Bail was set at $10,000, and Kretzer was released the
next day when bail was posted. No court date has been set.
The PBA's official statement was brief: "Brian Kretzer
was involved in a traffic accident on the evening of
Thursday, February 17, in New Jersey and a hearing is
pending. Until such a hearing is held, the PBA will allow
Kretzer to participate in all PBA Tour events for which he is eligible. The PBA shall have no further comment on this matter unless and until new facts are brought to its attention through appropriate legal proceedings."
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