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A Louisville, Kentucky man's reckless night behind the wheel has left authorities stunned. Max Whelan, a resident of Louisville, crashed into the back of an LMPD officer's vehicle near MidCity Mall while the officer was stopped at a red light, with a blood alcohol concentration of .141.
Here's what may have happened.
On a Saturday evening, Max Whelan was driving his vehicle when he crashed into the back of a Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officer's patrol car at a red light. The officer was not injured in the incident. According to the police report, Whelan admitted to having eight drinks a half hour before driving, which is nearly twice the legal limit in the state of Kentucky.
As police responded to the scene, they discovered that Whelan's blood alcohol concentration was .141, far exceeding the state's .08 limit. The officer involved in the incident stated that Whelan admitted to having eight drinks a half hour prior to driving. Whelan was subsequently arrested and taken into custody.
The incident has raised concerns about the dangers of drunk driving and the importance of responsible behavior behind the wheel. The LMPD has issued a statement emphasizing the need for motorists to prioritize their safety and the safety of others on the road.
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