EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Evansville Police arrested a man for Drunk Driving after they were called to a crash Friday evening.

Officers say 44-year-old Eric Barnes of Henderson was driving a car involved in a crash at the corner of Highway 41 and Bellemeade Avenue at 5:20 p.m.

When police arrived, they say Barnes said he had been drinking a “couple hours ago,” and has about 16 ounces of alcohol.

Following a breathalyzer test, EPD says Barnes’ BAC was .319, nearly four times the legal limit.

Barnes was arrested and taken to the Vanderburgh County Jail.

There were no reports of any injuries in the accident.

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