Drunk driver crashes, heads straight to dealership to try to promote broken automotive with lacking tire

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Police say they arrested a driver who was 3.5 times the authorized alcohol restrict after no less than 5 people 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 near the Primary Avenue exit. They are saying the crash brought about a flat tire and the automotive to smoke, but the driver stored going.

Other callers say the motive force was everywhere in the highway and now lacking a entrance tire.

They say he finally stopped at a automobile dealership and appeared “super drunk.”

Staff advised police the driving force, 30-year-old Jordon Mattingly, was attempting to promote 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 almost fell several times. Officers say he tested .291 on a portable breath check.

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

Mattingly is dealing with several prices.

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

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