80-year-old driver arrested for drunk driving after allegedly crashing into wall of Jacksonville Publix – 104.5 WOKV

Lina Portman4 weeks ago

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — An 80-year-old man, Terry Wayne Leggett, was arrested June 5 for driving under the influence after allegedly crashing his vehicle into a wall at a Lakeshore Publix located at 4495 Roosevelt Blvd.

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According to the arrest report released by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Leggett was driving in the Publix parking lot when two pedestrians crossed in front of his vehicle. Leggett allegedly braked, causing the vehicle to collide with a wall. Paramedics treated Leggett at the scene for an injury to his right arm, but he refused to be taken to the hospital.

JSO Officer Misener noted several indicators of impairment in Leggett, including shiny eyes, unsteadiness when standing without support, bloodshot and watery eyes, and a distinct odor of alcohol on his breath . It should be noted that Leggett relies on a cane to get around.

Although he denied consuming alcohol, Leggett performed poorly on standard field sobriety exercises and was unable to complete some tests due to poor balance.

Witnesses, including the store manager, confirmed hearing a loud “boom” sound and finding Leggett in the driver's seat after the crash. The vehicle suffered heavy damage and the airbags deployed.

Due to concerns about the structural integrity of the pillar, Publix management requested that the vehicle not be towed.

After consulting with his superiors, Officer Misener agreed to leave the vehicle at the scene. Leggett's wife, the registered owner of the vehicle, was present during the incident.

Leggett was arrested for drunk driving, searched and transported to the pretrial detention center. According to the Department of Corrections website, he is not on probation.

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