AVALON — Charges have been filed against a Pennsylvania man in connection with a motor vehicle accident that resulted in eight vehicles being damaged.

Michael G. Leonard, 22, of Ambler, Pa has been charged with Driving While Intoxicated and with Careless Driving following the accident that took place early Saturday morning.

On Aug. 15 5:52 a.m. Avalon police received a report of an accident that occurred in the 1800 block of Ocean Drive.

Officers arrived and found a car driven by Leonard that hit two cars parked in the street.

The vehicle then left the roadway and struck two vehicles that were parked in a driveway.

Leonard re-entered the roadway and hit three more vehicles, resulting in damage being done to eight motor vehicles, including the one he was driving.

His vehicle was a black 2006 Mazda four-door. Leonard was taken to Cape Regional Medical Center in Court House for treatment of minor injuries and released.

Ptlm. Sean McNair is investigating the accident.