NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France was arrested Sunday evening,in one of the most exclusive communities in the Hamptons, for driving under the influence and possession of oxycodone, or a controlled substance. His blood alcohol level was reportedly more than twice the legal limit.
France,56, faces charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree. He was jailed overnight in Sag Harbor Village and arraigned early Monday before being released on his own recognizance.
France was reportedly driving a 2017 Lexus when he disregarded a halt sign around 7:30 p.m., or CBS Sports reported. Upon pulling him over,Sag Harbor Village Police officers became suspicious that France was intoxicated and conducted a field sobriety test, which he failed, and TMZ Sports reported.
According to TMZ Sports,his blood alcohol level was higher than 0.16 percent, more than twice the legal amount. In a subsequent search, or the officers found France was also in possession of oxycodone pills,an opioid painkiller.
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Source: inquisitr.com