25-year-old Victoria Hellman was driving erratically on I-65 N late Sunday night, quickly switching between 50 mph and 80 mph repeatedly. As an officer observed her, she ran off the right side of the road, then ran back onto the road and across multiple lanes. A traffic stop was conducted, and she was visibly intoxicated. Hellman admitted to having “a few drinks at the bar” prior to driving. She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was charged with DUI.
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DUI: Joshua Wilson found passed out behind wheel at downtown intersection
28-year-old Joshua Wilson was found asleep behind the wheel of his running truck at the intersection of Monroe Street and Rosa Parks Blvd at 12:21 a.m. Sunday. Officers blocked the vehicle and attempted to wake the driver using air horns but were unsuccessful — the engine was running, and his foot was on the break with the transmission in drive. He was eventually awakened and was visibly intoxicated, reeking of alcohol. He stated he was drinking alcohol in East Nashville, where he consumed one mixed drink and three shots prior to driving.
DUI: Haleigh Painter says she had “one beer” before passing out behind the wheel
Citizens alerted police that 31-year-old Haleigh Painter was passed out in the driver’s seat of her wrecked vehicle near 1st & Spring Street in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police arrived to find her now awake and sitting behind the wheel. She was unable to explain where she was, how she got there, or why her car was disabled due to the right front wheel being bent. She only knew that she had left work at City Tap House and went to Mother’s Ruin, where she had “one beer.” She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody.
DUI: Robert Kilbane drives into tree at White Castle on Broadway
28-year-old Robert Kilbane fell asleep and drove his white Chevy Silverado onto a curb at the White Castle on Broadway in downtown Nashville and into a tree just after 5 a.m. Thursday. It took multiple attempts for first responders to awaken Kilbane, but he eventually exited the vehicle while unsteady on his feet and reeking of alcohol. Kilbane told officers he had “a couple of beers” with friends earlier in the night. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody, charged with DUI.
DUI: Joey Gosnell crashes after drinking “eight beers” prior to driving
60-year-old Joey Gosnell told police he consumed eight beers before crashing his vehicle on Cooper Lane in the early hours of Sunday morning. The vehicle came to rest in a deep ditch, and Nashville Fire had to cut out the front windshield to extract Gosnell from the vehicle. He stated he was leaving Waffle House after drinking earlier in the night and was on his way home when he swerved to avoid a deer in the road. He then acknowledged he had made a mistake and repeatedly stated he was guilty.
Kim William charged with DUI after crashing into a tree at campgrounds on Stewarts Ferry Pike
42-year-old Kim William is charged with driving under the influence after crashing his black Ford F-150 into a tree on Stewarts Ferry Pike early Sunday morning. First responders treated his minor cuts and bruises, and police say he was visibly intoxicated and had trouble walking with medics. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and explained he was dropping his friend off at the campgrounds, but was unable to speak on how much alcohol he had to drink.
Stefon Bristol charged with DUI after nearly crashing a U-Haul at 90 mph on the interstate
24-year-old Stefon Bristol was driving a U-Haul truck at 90 mph on I-40 E late Friday night when he almost flipped it on a curve, according to THP Troopers. A traffic stop was eventually conducted, where Bristol was visibly intoxicated. Inside the vehicle was a nearly empty bottle of whisky that Bristol denied was his. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and eventually admitted he was driving home from a bar.
Jeremy Teter charged with DUI after crashing into parked car
Police say 32-year-old Jeremy Teter crashed into a parked car on 5th Ave North in the early hours of Friday morning. First responders reported he reeked of alcohol and seemed confused with slurred speech. He refused all field sobriety testing and chemical/breath testing. Inside his vehicle was a loaded pistol wedged between the driver’s seat and the center console.
Tracy Wright charged with DUI after East Nashville Crash Sunday afternoon
49-year-old Tracy Wright crashed her vehicle into another vehicle on Woodland Street near South 1st Street Sunday afternoon. Officers observed multiple open beer cans on the floor of the vehicle, in addition to several unopened cans. She was visibly intoxicated and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. She refused all other testing and was transported to booking and charged with DUI.
Sara Hudson charged with DUI after Edmonson Pike crash
Officers responded to a multi-vehicle accidence scene Saturday involving at least three parties. One of the drivers, 36-year-old Sarah Hudson, told police she did not know what happened and was visibly intoxicated when officers arrived. Witnesses say one of the vehicles initially hit a ‘boulder’ on the roadway and got stuck when another vehicle pulled behind them to assist. Hudson then reportedly came upon the two vehicles, striking the rear vehicle, causing it to spin and make contact with occupants who were standing outside the vehicle. She was taken into custody and charged with DUI.