Peculiar drunk driving articles for the week of May 22

Really odd drunk driving news – 'Extra Stuff'

Connecticut DUI and a light pole on top of car – Edward Crouse, 49, struck a utility pole and, when asked by a witness if he was ok, waved and said he was fine and then drove off with the pole on top of his car. The pole fell off shortly after, though responding Farmington police were able to locate Crouse because his rear bumper was hanging off the vehicle and making a loud dragging noise. The rear window was broken out too. Crouse's BAC was twice the legal limit and he failed a field sobriety test. He was charged with drunk driving in Connecticut and evading responsibility.

Nevada DUI and a fuel hose sticking out of gas tank – An unidentified 40-year old Reno woman was stopped by the Nevada Highway Patrol after an ambulance crew spotted her driving down the road with six feet of fuel hose and the nozzle sticking out of her gas tank. The woman failed a field sobriety test and was arrested for driving under the influence in Nevada. Investigators were still trying to find the service station missing a hose and nozzle.

New Hampshire DWI and a dragged fire hydrant – Jeremy Aron, 33, was found guilty of driving under the influence in NH after an unusual incident. Aron struck a fire hydrant and drove off, dragging it under his vehicle. An off-duty Portsmouth police officer witnessed Aron drive by with damage to the vehicle, a deployed air bag and sparks coming from the undercarriage. After Aron pulled into a parking lot, the officer requested uniformed officer back-up. In addition to a NH DUI conviction being placed on his record, Aron was fined and his license was suspended for 90 days.

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