Drunk driver crashes, heads straight to dealership to attempt to sell damaged automotive with missing tire

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Police say they arrested a driver who was 3.5 instances the legal alcohol restrict after at the least five individuals called 911.

Officers say the calls began coming in round 4:40 p.m. Monday.

They are saying witnesses reported seeing a SUV hit the median of the Lloyd Expressway close to the Most important Avenue exit. They say the crash caused a flat tire and the automobile to smoke, but the driver kept going.

Other callers say the motive force was all around the street and now missing a front tire.

They say he eventually stopped at a car dealership and appeared “super drunk.”

Employees instructed police the motive force, 30-year-old Jordon Mattingly, was trying to sell his SUV.

Police say he had swelling and scratches as if he had just been in a crash.

They say Mattingly smelled of alcohol and nearly fell several occasions. Officers say he examined .291 on a conveyable breath check.

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

Mattingly is dealing with several fees.

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

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