Former University of Arizona QB Charged with Extreme DUI

Willie Tuitama arrested for drunk driving in Tucson AZ.

Former University of Arizona starting quarterback Will Tuitama was arrested for extreme AZ DUI last weekend. A Phoenix Police Department officer was flagged down by a McDonald’s employee around 2:30 am regarding a suspected drunk driver in the drive thru. The officer spotted the Dodge Magnum in question pull out of the restaurant and then stop at a red light. The vehicle was then observed initiating a right turn, straightening the wheel and running through the red light.

As the result of a DUI investigation during the traffic stop, Tuitama was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Arizona and extreme DUI. The latter is usually charged when blood alcohol content is very high. Tuitama’s vehicle was impounded and he was booked and released. His passenger was not charged.

Tuitama, 21, is planning on competing before NFL scouts at the university on Saturday in an effort to improve his chances of being drafted into the pros. The 6’3”, 220-pounder trained for but failed to be invited to the NFL Combine. Tuitama threw for a record 9,216 yards and 67 touchdowns during his four years as starting quarterback for the Arizona Wildcats. During his sophomore year he was charged with underage possession of alcohol. Though he admitted to campus police that he had been drinking and driving, he completed a diversion program and no charges were filed and the football program took no disciplinary action.

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