Driver's Blood Alcohol Level Was Six Times Legal Limit
Save Email Print
Driver's Blood Alcohol Level Was Six Times Legal Limit
Police say they have arrested a man whose blood alcohol level was .491, more than six times the legal limit.
Font Size:

(July 23, 2008)—Rhode Island state police say they arrested a man whose blood alcohol level was .491, more than six times the legal limit.

Authorities believe it's the highest level ever recorded in Rhode Island for someone who wasn't dead.

The man was arrested early Tuesday morning after he drove his car into a highway message board on Interstate 95 in Providence.

Troopers had to carry him to the breakdown lane before taking him back to their barracks.

A trooper says a Breathalyzer test registered blood alcohol readings of .489 followed by .491.

The man was released after promising to appear at a court hearing Friday.

Latest Comments

Posted by: Oh man on Aug 1, 2008 at 12:14 AM

Too funny about heading south to Westfest, He'll be there Friday, but is looking forward to stretching his legs in Texas! Maybe he can break another record! "Dear Ma, Texas is hot ... but the beer is not! Set another record today .843! Can you believe it?! I'm still alive and kicking see you in 25-34 years after I get out of prison!" (I do not have a clue what the real penalties are... it's called a joke people.)
[ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Aly Location: Waco Area on Jul 25, 2008 at 09:41 AM

Having been married to this sort of alcholic, it is very possible that he never sobered up until he was in jail. When my ex was deathly ill and not responding to his treatment, one of his children finally told the doctors that he was an alcoholic. They put medicinal ethanol in his IV and he immediately began to improve. Seems he was having DT's. That was 10 years ago...he still lives and drinks...and is in his 70's!
[ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Madmax Location: Killeen on Jul 24, 2008 at 06:21 PM

Rachel, maybe you're the stupid one. The Cops did their job, it's the judge who released him... By the way, the majority of bloggers on here don't even like you..They like me!! :-)
[ Report Abuse ]
More Stories
Video
13 Confirmed Dead, 30 Injured In Ft. Hood Shooting
305 Comments
Local Woman Claimed She Had Cancer To Get Money For Breast Implants
128 Comments
Community Rallies In Support Of Animal Shelter After Deadly Fire
70 Comments
Apartment Complex Where Suspected Gunman Lived Evacuated
62 Comments
Jury Acquits Local Paramedic Accused Of Fondling Female Patient
60 Comments
Central Texas Boy Suffers Head, Face, Eye Injuries In Dog Attack
58 Comments
KWTX.com Features
Double Dollar Deals
Half Price Deals at Central Texas restaurants and businesses. A new deal every Thursday at 7:00am.
Boss of the Month
Who is Central Texas’ best boss? Nominate your supervisor for Boss of the Month!
Golden Apple
Your chance to nominate an outstanding teacher. Find out how they are making a difference in classrooms.
Emily Wants to Know
Emily Matthews' inquisitive look at life in Central Texas.
Army Way
Learn all about the symbols, traditions, and customs of the US Army.
Job of the Week
Click now to see hundreds of other jobs on Job Board TV!


Emergency Room Nurse - Join Metroplex Health System in Killeen as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. Metroplex offers a very competitive hourly wage, comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans. A new pay scale went in to effect in October 09! Join Metroplex in extending the healing ministry of Christ.

Also, take a look at the most recent jobs posted to Job Board TV at KWTX.com: View More Jobs.
AP Video