US police probe Kennedy crash

US CONGRESSMAN Patrick Kennedy was cited for three traffic violations after he crashed his car near the Capitol, blaming sleep medication and an anti-nausea drug.

The police report said Kennedy drove his green 1997 Ford Mustang convertible into a security barrier near the Capitol shortly before 3am on Thursday, and Kennedy had red, watery eyes, slurred speech and unsteady balance.

Kennedy said in a statement he had taken a sleeping pill and another drug that can cause drowsiness, but had not been drinking alcohol.