Coralville man arrested after causing accident at Iowa Lodge

Hunter
06/30/22

A Coralville man got arrested Monday morning after allegedly driving while drunk and causing an accident on the Coralville Strip.

According to police, 41-year-old Rafael Cano of 20th Avenue was involved in a motor vehicle accident at the Iowa Lodge just before 7:40 am. He reportedly walked away from the scene, but was identified by witnesses as the person behind the wheel.

Officers noted that Cano had bloodshot watery eyes, slurred speech, and had the odor of ingested alcohol. He refused a post-arrest PBT, and allegedly had two baggies of suspected marijuana in his hands at the time officers made contact with him.

Cano was charged with 2nd offense OWI, Public Intoxication, and Marijuana Possession. If convicted on all counts, he could be sentenced to over three years in jail.