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Springfield Man Charged with Aggravated DUI for NYE Crash

By Greg Halbleib Jan 6, 2026 | 5:19 AM

A 52-year-old Springfield man is charged with aggravated driving under the influence for a crash on New Year’s Eve that injured a Springfield police officer.

Police said witnesses told them a vehicle driven by Albert Nacteta-Ngandjui crashed into a police vehicle at Fifth Street and South Grand Avenue after 2 a.m.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 15.