The Baton Rouge Police were called to the scene of a hit & run accident at 1600 Oneal Lane sometime Saturday. The driver of one of the vehicles involved fled the scene on foot but was followed by an off duty police officer until responding officers arrived. The man, identified as Steven Honora, 23, 123 Cherry St, New Roads, was contacted by officers who noticed a strong odor of alcohol while speaking with him. Police administered a standard field sobriety test on Honora which he failed. Honora refused to submit to a breathalyzer test. Investigators charged Honora with 3rd Offense DWI, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Driving Under Suspension or Revocation, Resisting an Officer and Hit & Run. Honora was previously arrested for DWI in October of 2010 and March of 2013. He was transported to EBR Parish Prison where he posted a $69,500 bond and was released.
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