Drunk driver crashes, heads straight to dealership to attempt to promote damaged automotive with lacking tire

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Police say they arrested a driver who was 3.5 instances the authorized alcohol restrict after at least 5 individuals called 911.

Officers say the calls started coming in round 4:40 p.m. Monday.

They say witnesses reported seeing a SUV hit the median of the Lloyd Expressway close to the Primary Road exit. They say the crash triggered a flat tire and the automotive to smoke, however the driver stored going.

Different callers say the driving force was all around the street and now missing a entrance tire.

They are saying he eventually stopped at a automobile dealership and appeared “super drunk.”

Workers told police the motive force, 30-year-old Jordon Mattingly, was attempting to sell his SUV.

Police say he had swelling and scratches as if he had simply been in a crash.

They are saying Mattingly smelled of alcohol and nearly fell a number of times. Officers say he examined .291 on a conveyable breath check.

Police say inside his SUV, they found 4 Loko cans and a can of White Claw.

Mattingly is facing several expenses.

He is the son of the manager for the Miami Marlins and former professional baseball participant, Don Mattingly.

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