"I Only Had One Drink," Says 67-Year-Old Woman Who Did 'Donuts' on Courthouse Lawn

Spun in circles in a car, kicking up dirt and dust
Local police charged her with DUI

A woman in her 60s was arrested in the United States after driving in circles on the lawn in front of a courthouse. She said she had only one cocktail, but a breath test showed that her blood alcohol level exceeded the legal limit.

On the 12th, Yonhap News TV reported on a drunk-driving incident that took place on a lawn in the afternoon, citing foreign media outlets including NBC News and WFTV.

A woman in her 60s who was allegedly intoxicated was arrested after driving recklessly in circles on the lawn outside a courthouse in the U.S., WLKY News Louisville reported.

The incident occurred on the 5th in front of a courthouse in Bourbon, Indiana. Lorraine Phyllis Wilkerson, 67, who was driving a passenger car at the time, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and other offenses. CCTV footage released by the Jennings County Sheriff's Office showed a silver passenger car racing across the courthouse lawn and making sharp turns.

The car repeatedly drove in circles in reverse, sending dirt and grass flying in all directions each time. Black tire marks were clearly visible where it had driven. The car also narrowly passed between trees, streetlights, and a brick bench. Footage also captured it knocking over a sign during one of the turns.

This driving maneuver is known as a "donut," in which a car is spun in circles in a confined space. It gets its name from the donut-shaped tire marks left as the vehicle spins. An investigation by the authorities identified the driver as Wilkerson, a resident of North Vernon.

According to NBC News, Wilkerson told police she had one margarita at a nearby Mexican restaurant. However, a preliminary breath test at the scene showed a blood alcohol level of 0.09%. That exceeds Indiana's legal limit of 0.08% for ordinary drivers. A local official said Wilkerson appeared to have lost control of the car while reversing in a parking space after leaving the restaurant.

This driving maneuver is known as a “donut,” in which a car is spun in circles in a confined space. It gets its name from the donut-shaped tire marks left as the vehicle spins. WLKY News Louisville

Fortunately, no one was reported injured in the incident. A local official noted that the area has relatively heavy foot traffic, with children also passing through, and said it was fortunate that no one was hurt. Wilkerson was later held at the Jennings County Jail on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher.

The Jennings County Sheriff's Office posted footage of the incident on social media, warning of the dangers of drunk driving. The office urged people, "If you've had too many margaritas with dinner, don't get behind the wheel," and added, "Especially, never drive in circles on a courthouse lawn." It also stressed, "If you drink, act responsibly and arrange transportation home safely in advance."

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