By Renee Worthing 

Staff Writer

 Cape Elizabeth Police Capt. Brent Sinclair is on paid administrative leave following an alleged drunk driving accident and his subsequent arrest in Gorham Oct. 4.

  According to a press release issued by Gorham Police Department, officers responded to the scene of a two-car accident at the intersection of Main and South streets at 10:36 p.m. According to the press release, 46-year-old Sinclair’s 2008 Ford pickup collided with a 2004 Honda CRV driven by 53-year-old Susan Jensen.

  Sinclair, a 23-year veteran of the Cape Elizabeth Police Department was released on personal recognizance that night.

  Cape Elizabeth Police Chief Neil Williams said Sinclair was placed on paid administrative leave effective Oct. 6 and would remain so until an internal investigation is complete.

  Jensen was treated for minor injuries at the scene.