A man from Alabama faces drunk driving charges following a traffic stop in Gibson County.
On Sunday afternoon, around 2:00 pm, an Indiana State Trooper was patrolling US 41 south of Fort Branch when he observed a black 2021 Kia traveling south at 109 mph.
The trooper activated his emergency lights and siren, but says the driver continued south approximately three miles before finally stopping partially in the roadway near CR 1200 South.
The driver was identified as 25-year-old Edgar Martinez of Birmingham, AL.
During the traffic stop, the officer detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage and observed signs of impairment.
Further investigation revealed the driver had a BAC of .15%.
Martinez was arrested and is currently being held on bond in the Gibson County Jail.
He is charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, and Operating a Vehicle without ever Receiving a Driver’s License.
