Featured DWI
Nelson Kinsel (1960)
Oct. 29, 4:54 am
DWI (Third)
A vehicle crash on I-40 resulted in a Yatahey man, Nelson Kinsel, 62, being arrested and charged with his third DWI.
McKinley County Deputy Dewayne Holder responded to a call for assistance at the crash site near the 39.4 mile marker. Holder arrived at the scene and met Officer Dominic Molina, who showed him a blue GMC Sierra that had stopped in a ditch to the side of the eastbound lanes.
Holder approached the vehicle and met the driver, Kinsel, and instructed him to exit the vehicle. As he did, Holder observed Kinsel showing signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes and smelling of alcohol. Kinsel reportedly said he consumed a six-pack of Bud Light prior to driving.
Kinsel agreed to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests. However, he performed poorly on the tests and was placed under arrest. Holder spoke to Molina afterward and was advised that McKinley County Fire made the initial contact at the scene where they found the vehicle running with Molina in the driver’s seat.
Holder was also advised by Metro Dispatch that Kinsel reportedly had two prior DWIs. Kinsel agreed to give breath samples and was transported to McKinley County Sheriff’s Office for the breath test, where he posted two samples of .10.
Kinsel was transported to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for DWI (third), no proof of insurance, and failure to maintain traffic lanes. His pre-trial hearing was held on Dec. 14.
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