Motorcyclist traveling 98 mph Arrested for Operating While Intoxicated

Vanderburgh County – On Thursday, an Evansville man was arrested for driving drunk at nearly 100 miles-per-hour.

Thursday night, September 30, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a Warrick County Sheriff’s deputy clocked a 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle at 98 mph while traveling west on SR 66 near Epworth Road. The motorcycle was stopped on SR 66 near Cross Pointe Blvd. in Vanderburgh County by Warrick County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Police. The rider was identified as Patrick Walsh, 31, of Evansville. Walsh displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests. Further investigation revealed Walsh had a blood alcohol content of .11%. Walsh was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charge:

Patrick Walsh, 31, of Evansville, IN

Driving While Intoxicated, Class A Misdemeanor