Posted on 03/31/2009 8:56:09 PM PDT by dayglored
An Ohio man says he is seeking a jury trial on a charge of driving under the influence that was slapped on him after he crashed the vehicle he was piloting -- a barstool.
"It was just an accident. I mean a little minor accident," Kile Wygle, 28, explained in an interview this week with CNN affiliate WSYX.
His homemade vehicle was made from a barstool welded to a small metal frame attached to a five-horsepower lawnmower engine, four wheels and a lawnmower steering wheel, according to the Newark, Ohio, police accident report.
Officers responding to a report of a crash with injuries March 4 said they found Wygle nursing his injuries and highly intoxicated. According to the police report, when asked how much he had had to drink, Wygle responded, "a lot."
He crashed during his attempt at a U-turn while speeding down the street in front of his home -- a daring move from atop the specialized barstool even for the most nimble and sober of men. Measuring 6-foot-1 and 230 pounds, and after having consumed what he later told an officer was 15 beers, Wygle appeared to be neither.
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This story is a hoot! I can’t help but think the Barstool-Mobile was developed out of a need for post-DUI transportation. In small midwestern towns it’s not uncommon to see a riding lawnmower parked out in front of the local tavern. (with a much lower center of gravity than this thing!)
He called 911. He should know that’s sheriffs department USA. I think a public drunk charge could come out of it but if he’s on a public road he’s screwed.
Saw this guy on TeeVee News. His eye pupils were the size of pins! SPACED OUT CADET!!
Obozo’s Driving Car Syndrome.
Maybe next time he should put the bar on wheels and let it come to him.
I don’t know about Ohio but in some states there is no licensing requirement for vehicles that are under a certain displacement or horsepower. This ‘vehicle’ may qualify for that exemption.
The Obama Motors People’s Car 2011 Series.
Good lord this must be the 10th thread about this jeepers man
The prosecuter will cite endangerment to lawful drivers. If he has 5 grand to share he might get out of it.
It looks like a prototype of the 2012 Pelosi GTxi SS/RT Sport Edition
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAqPMJFaEdY
Did they tow and impound his vehicle?
Hmmm, sorry about that. Searched on "barstool" in titles, no matches...
just having fun its a funny story more people will see it no worries mate
No cupholder no mercy.
He reaped what he mowed.
Perhaps. I would certainly accept the ‘endangerment to lawful pedestrians’ argument though.
I’ve seen it a few times. For a man to go to these lengths to create a motorized stool to avoid DUI is somewhat rare.
The last time I had a stool problem a trip to the pharmacy was the cure. Never thought about going to a bar.
“I don’t know about Ohio but in some states there is no licensing requirement for vehicles that are under a certain displacement or horsepower. This ‘vehicle’ may qualify for that exemption.”
I took 2 of my drywall hangers one weekend to do a job on one of our contractors ranch and after work they took 2 of his horses, went into town, got smashed and got arrested for DUI on the way back.
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