Florida man arrested on DUI charges after hitting deer, lying next to it: 'I did that to it'
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida man has been arrested on DUI charges after he allegedly hit a deer while driving in the Ormond Beach area.
What led to the arrest?
What we know:
A deputy with the Flagler County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) said they responded to a crash around 10:12 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 4800 Old Kings Road in Ormond Beach. Officials informed the deputy that a 68-year-old man named John Flynn had called to report he had hit a deer.
When the deputy arrived at the scene, he said he saw Flynn visibly emotional and lying down next to the deer. Flynn said to the deputy: "I did that to it."
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The deputy said he saw Flynn swaying and having difficulty keeping his balance while he was walking. He also discovered Flynn's driver's license was expired.
John Flynn (Credit: Flagler County Sheriff's Office)
The deputy said he conducted a field sobriety test, and Flynn failed.
Flynn was arrested on DUI charges.
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Following his arrest, deputies said Flynn was making jokes, saying things such as, "I hope you tell them that the deer had a knife."
What we don't know:
Officials have not clarified if the deer died during the incident.
The Source: This story was written based on information gathered from a Flagler County arrest report.