Local man to be arraigned for vehicular assault

CHENEY — A local man will be arraigned for vehicular assault for his involvement in an Aug. 17 crash.

Balwinder S. Lidhar, 57, was arrested on First Street for driving under the influence and vehicular assault after colliding with a motorcyclist later identified as Chancy Laughlin, 45, on First Street, documents said.

At the scene of the collision, Lidhar reported to the responding officer that he had been northbound on First Street when he attempted to make a left-hand turn onto K Street, records show.

After initiating the turn, Lidhar said he saw that a motorcycle was traveling in the oncomi...