November 16, 2007

A New Twist On An Old Classic

Anybody who reads stupid and frivolous news stories on the 'tubes knows the classic "I was too drunk to drive, so I had my young kid do it" story where the kid is swerving around or driving poorly, the cops pull them over, and its on the local news the next day.  Well, this one's got a twist,

A police officer checking on a truck that got stuck in the mud at a city park was startled to find a 13-year-old boy behind the wheel. The officer also was surprised that the boy appeared to be drunk.

So did the teen's father, who was riding in the front seat. He told police that he had turned over the driving duties to his son because he'd had too much to drink.

Open containers of beer and liquor were found in the vehicle, said Clio Police Chief James McLellan.

"(The boy) even said he didn't want to drive because he was too drunk," McLellan told The Flint Journal for a story published Thursday.




The father is facing several misdemeanors, child endangerment, allowing a minor to drive without a licence and allowing an intoxicated person drive his vehicle.  The kid is heading to juvie court to face DUI and other charges.

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