CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A driver was arrested after striking a church while fleeing a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) traffic stop.
According to a police report, an officer responded to a DUI call Saturday at 11:30 p.m. at Hadley Dr. and Britton Springs Rd. The officer saw a silver Camaro driving 77 mph on Fort Campbell Blvd. and attempted to catch up to him. He saw the Camaro turn onto Britton Springs Rd. before it crashed into a sign and then into Goodness & Mercy Outreach Church at 187 Hadley Dr.
Police said the driver, identified as Andre Warner, appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. He consented to field sobriety tests and performed poorly.
Warner was charged with speeding, evading arrest, DUI, and violation of implied consent. His bond was set at $27,500.
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