Jerry Crowder of Livingston lost control of this 2003 Pontiac Vibe and was placed under arrest for DWI.
Single Vehicle Accident, Married Couple Arrested for Intoxication, LIVINGSTON, January 26, 2012 - Shortly after midnight on January 26, 2012, a white 2003 Pontiac Vibe driven by Jerry Lynn Crowder, 27, of Livingston, was east-bound on US-190 West. Crowder's vehicle left the road to the left and he over corrected to the right leaving the road to the right side and sliding out of control into mud and grass at Jewel Coleman Road. Officers with the Livingston Police Department and Deputies from the Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the scene. Trooper Darwon Evans and Sergeant Nita Bowen (both with the Texas Highway Patrol) were also dispatched to investigate the accident. Jerry Crowder showed signs of being intoxicated. Trooper Darwon Evans performed a field sobriety test and placed Crowder under arrest for driving while intoxicated. Crowder was also cited for no insurance and no driver's license. Crowder's wife, Tabitha Nicole Crowder, also 27, was placed under arrest for public intoxication. Traffic was not blocked during investigation and cleanup. A rollback wrecker from Ken's Towing recovered Crowder's vehicle and it will be stored at Pollock's Body Shop in Livingston. The scene was cleared by 1:35 am.
Trooper Darwon Evans administers a field sobriety test as Jerry Crowder of Livingston struggles to keep his balance.
A laughing Jerry Lynn Crowder is placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated.
Tabitha Crowder was placed under arrest for public intoxication.
Tabitha Crowder wasn't in a laughing mood (Trooper Evans is assisted by Sergeant Christian Schanmier with the Polk County Sheriff's Office).
Houdini watched everything.
Crowder's vehicle was recovered by Ken's Towing.
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