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

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An 80-year-old man, Terry Wayne Leggett, was arrested for driving under the influence on June 5 after he allegedly drove his vehicle into a wall in front of a Lakeshore Publix 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 the street in front of his vehicle. Leggett reportedly slammed on his brakes, causing the vehicle to strike a wall. Emergency responders treated Leggett at the scene for an injury to his right arm, but he declined transport to the hospital.

JSO Officer Misener observed several signs 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 is worth noting that Leggett relies on a cane for mobility.

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

Witnesses, including the store manager, confirmed that they heard a loud “boom” sound after the crash and found Leggett in the driver’s seat. The vehicle was heavily damaged and the airbags deployed.

Due to concerns about the structural integrity of the column, 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 driving while intoxicated, searched and taken to the detention center. He is not on probation, according to the Department of Corrections website.

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