U.S. Senator Fails Sobriety Test After Allegedly Fleeing Traffic Accident

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Senator Ken Yager fails sobriety test after allegedly fleeing a traffic accident. Photos and video: Reproduction X @krassenstein

The 77-year-old Republican Senator from Tennessee, Ken Yager, was caught on video failing a sobriety test after allegedly fleeing a traffic accident.

Footage shows Ken Yager failing a sobriety test after allegedly fleeing a traffic accident in Georgia on Tuesday (3). The 77-year-old lawmaker was arrested on charges of driving under the influence of substances.

Yager was seen attempting to walk in a straight line but stumbled shortly afterward. He was detained after being located by authorities following reports of him fleeing the scene of a traffic accident.

He was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The senator commented on the incident to a local news outlet.

“On the advice of my attorney, I cannot discuss the details at this time. I am and will continue to fully cooperate with authorities to bring this incident to an appropriate conclusion,” Yager said.

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