Man Arrested for Driving Drunk After Trying to Urinate into Beer Can While Behind Wheel
A 53-year-old Montana man with four prior impaired-driving convictions was arrested after his car crashed into another vehicle while he was trying to relieve himself by peeing into a beer can.
James Howard, who was driving with a suspended license, slammed into the back of a Volkswagen at an Interstate 90 exit ramp in Missoula on November 8. According to a probable cause affidavit, Howard told police that he had rear-ended the other car because he was trying to urinate into the Budweiser can while behind the wheel.
Howard was taken into custody after Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Van Kerkove spotted him holding a large beer can and noticed that his speech was slurred and his breath smelled of alcohol. A preliminary alcohol screening test showed that Howard had a blood alcohol concentration over three times the legal limit in Montana.
A check of Howard's criminal record revealed four prior impaired-driving convictions, including one earlier this year in North Dakota. He was arrested on charges of aggravated DUI, driving while his license was suspended or revoked, and careless driving.
A 53-year-old Montana man with four prior impaired-driving convictions was arrested after his car crashed into another vehicle while he was trying to relieve himself by peeing into a beer can.
James Howard, who was driving with a suspended license, slammed into the back of a Volkswagen at an Interstate 90 exit ramp in Missoula on November 8. According to a probable cause affidavit, Howard told police that he had rear-ended the other car because he was trying to urinate into the Budweiser can while behind the wheel.
Howard was taken into custody after Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Van Kerkove spotted him holding a large beer can and noticed that his speech was slurred and his breath smelled of alcohol. A preliminary alcohol screening test showed that Howard had a blood alcohol concentration over three times the legal limit in Montana.
A check of Howard's criminal record revealed four prior impaired-driving convictions, including one earlier this year in North Dakota. He was arrested on charges of aggravated DUI, driving while his license was suspended or revoked, and careless driving.
. I mean, what's next? Trying to take a selfie while driving? This dude has like, four prior impaired-driving convictions and he still thinks it's a good idea to get behind the wheel after a few beers 
. And the worst part is, his license was already suspended! What did you expect him to do? Drive around with a beer can in the car for hours just waiting for a bathroom break? 
. Anyway, glad the guy's okay and all, but seriously, who does this stuff?! 
According to the data, in 2022 alone, there were over 115K DUIs in Montana - this guy is part of that crazy stat 
The average blood alcohol concentration for people arrested for DUI in Montana is around 0.15%, which means Howard was way above that limit - like 3x higher 
like wut is wrong with ppl 
need to get ur priorities straight 
and stay away from the wheel 
️ these ppl are puttin lives at risk 
gotta be more responsible 
i mean i know he had four prior convictions but come on, you gotta keep your priorities straight, bro!! if you're gonna get caught for drunk driving, at least have the decency to do it while standing over the bar 