(La Porte County, IN) - Two suspected impaired drivers were arrested following near collisions with La Porte County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Johnson Road.

 

Kyle Antos, 43, was taken into custody Sunday night after pulling out from a stop sign at Country Club Dr. in front of an oncoming police vehicle.  Police said the officer had to abruptly hit his brakes to avoid a potential collision.

 

Antos had an alleged blood alcohol level of .195-percent or more than twice the legal .08-percent limit.

 

Police said Curtis Lindsley, 43, was in the Waterford area early Saturday traveling over the center line at 62 miles per hour, which was above the 45 mph. limit.  An oncoming officer had to make an evasive right turn to avoid being struck by the sport utility vehicle, which nearly hit a large tree while pulling over.

 

His alleged blood alcohol level was .196-percent.