San Diego Former Charger Lorenzo Neal Arrested for DUI
DUI Charge In Fresno over Fourth of July weekend, for ex-Charger Lorenzo Neal who was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
According to a highway Patrol officer, the former fullback "Just ran off the road, struck a pole... nothing real major about it…luckily, he didn’t hit anyone.” Since the DUI incident, fans have been questioning his character and calling him a hypocrite because Neal was involved with Safe Ride Solutions, a group that provides safe rides to athletes who have had too much to drink. A Safe Rides Solutions promotional video advertises that "One wrong decision, one wrong DUI arrest, one accident can destroy it all in a second," and then Neal comes on camera by saying "They will come pick you up as well as your car and your friends and take you home safely."
According to a Highway Patrol officer, Neal failed a field sobriety test shortly after a round of golf. Neal’s response to the whole DUI incident was heard on air on Fresno’s KMJ radio station. "The truth of the matter is I wasn't double over the limit...I was very close to the limit. I mean, 0.11 or 0.10 and the limit is 0.08, so whatever." He also stated that he feels that the whole accident is being exaggerated and blown way of out proportion.
Luckily for the former Charger is that the California Highway Patrol did not take him into custody. Instead Neal was free to go with a friend; however he will have to attend his scheduled court appearance.
Former Chargers Fullback Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI, 10 News, July 6, 2011
Web Related Resources
California DMV on California laws regarding driving while under the influence
California DMV on what happens when you’re arrested for DUI
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