State Rep. Matt Dowling enters treatment to 'address any possible alcohol issues'
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — State Rep. Matt Dowling of Uniontown said he has entered treatment to "address any possible alcohol issues."
In a statement released Tuesday, Dowling — who was involved in a DUI crash last weekend — said he's been dealing with the fallout from another car crash last fall. He said the injuries were "life changing."
Posted by PA State Rep. Matt Dowling on Tuesday, June 7, 2022
"Since that accident, I have struggled with the trauma that occurred — both physical and mental. Unfortunately, this struggle has manifested itself in disappointing behavior that I have faced in the past with respect to alcohol, and that came to a head in an auto accident on June 4, 2022."
Dowling represents the 51st Legislative District, which covers parts of Fayette and Somerset counties.
Pa. State Police say that charges are pending for Dowling based on the results of the investigation.