Florida Driver Fails Sobriety Tests After Erratic Traffic Stop
A traffic stop in Flagler County, Florida led to a driving under the influence investigation after a deputy observed a driver tailgating and weaving through multiple lanes, nearly causing several collisions.
Bodycam footage released by Burner Body Cam shows the deputy approaching the vehicle and asking the driver, identified as Serena, for her license and registration. She struggled to produce either document and repeatedly exited the vehicle during the stop, reminding deputies several times that the car did not belong to her.
When a backup deputy attempted to look inside the vehicle, the driver objected, questioning the legality of the search and citing her rights. Throughout the encounter, she maintained that she was not impaired, telling deputies she was simply anxious.
Deputies noted that the driver eventually admitted to having consumed a beer earlier in the evening and said she had been dancing with a friend before getting behind the wheel. Based on her statements and driving pattern, deputies proceeded with standardized field sobriety exercises.
The footage shows the driver undergoing the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, the walk-and-turn test, and the one-leg stand. During the exercises, she cited old hip injuries and said she may have hit her head twice earlier that night, raising the possibility of a concussion. She also mentioned a background in gymnastics while attempting the balance-based portions of the test.
Deputies observed multiple indicators of impairment during the exercises, including missed steps and an inability to maintain balance during the one-leg stand. The driver repeatedly asked deputies to contact someone on her behalf during the process.
The video does not specify the exact charges filed or confirm an arrest outcome, though the traffic stop was initiated due to erratic driving behavior consistent with a possible DUI investigation.
The case remains under review, and further details regarding formal charges have not been publicly released.
