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Man Rushing to Gas Station Arrested for OWI

(La Porte County, IN) - A driver clocked at more than 90 miles per hour was arrested by La Porte County for operating while intoxicated.

 

Ryan Smith, 26, of La Porte was southbound about 1 a.m. Saturday on Indiana 39 north of U.S. 20 when clocked at 92 miles per hour, according to La Porte County Police.

 

The officer conducted a U-turn and caught up to the driver just before he turned into a gas station.

 

According to police, Smith told the officer he was low on fuel and traveling that fast to get to a gas station before running out.

 

When asked how much he had to drink, police said Smith replied “one beer.”

 

He was charged after his blood alcohol level allegedly measured at .112 percent.

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