Police arrest drunk driver going nearly 100mph in Madison Heights Driver had blood alcohol content level of .19, police say No description found
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – Michigan State Police troopers said they pulled over a man who was driving 97 miles per hour Saturday on I-696 in Madison Heights.
According to authorities , troopers determined he was driving under the influence and had a blood alcohol content of .19. It is illegal to drive in Michigan with a BAC of at least .08 with enhanced penalties for anyone driving with a BAC of .17 or higher .
Police said he was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated -- High BAC and Driving with a Suspended License.
Police said the passenger in the vehicle had a semiautomatic pistol in his waistband, which he announced was “open carry.” Troopers said he was also intoxicated and was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon.
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