DUI: Judith Hawley took a swig of liquor from her purse before speaking to police

DUI: Judith Hawley took a swig of liquor from her purse before speaking to police

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73-year-old Judith Hawley was involved in a car crash on Burkitt Road on July 17, where she was the only occupant. Police arrived to find her sitting in the grass, being treated by medics. She was visibly intoxicated, and prior to speaking to police, she retrieved a bottle of liquor from her purse and took a drink from it. She then answered their questions and stated she had consumed three shots earlier in the evening, prior to driving. Due to her level of intoxication, field sobriety tests were not completed.

Judith Hawley (MNPD)
Judith Hawley (MNPD)

Judith C. Hawley of Country Dr in Nashville, TN, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on July 17th, charged with driving under the influence and open container. A judicial commissioner set her bond at $2,500.

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