Florida Man Facing DUI Charges For Operating An Excavator While Drunk
Sometimes the best way to learn a lesson is to learn from someone else’s mistake. Take Justin Timberlake for example. This week he pleaded guilty to a reduced “driving while ability impaired” charge in Sag Harbor, N.Y.. Not only was he fined $500, but the judge also ordered him to do 25+ hours of community service and was told to make a public announcement since he is seen as a role model to many. “Even if you had one drink, don’t get behind the wheel of a car,” Timberlake told everyone on Friday. However, he never said we couldn’t get behind any levers. That’s when we queue someone else’s mistake. Meet John Kastner. This Florida man is facing DUI charges for operating an excavator while drunk.
According to reports from Click Orlando, The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office was called on Friday after a verbal altercation turned into threats made by a man operating heavy machinery. When the Sheriffs arrived at the scrap yard in Bunnell, they found Kastner operating the excavator. Sheriffs ultimately placed Kastner under arrest and charged him with a DUI after they observed him operating an excavator while his normal faculties were impaired.
Just like the Justin Timberlake situation, Flagler Sheriffs took this as an opportunity to teach people about DUIs. The sheriffs used the bodycam footage to show everyone the consequences of operating heavy machinery while under the influence with the caption “If you’re drunk, you shouldn’t be behind the wheel… or levers!”
In the end, the message is clear. Drinking and driving simply don’t mix. It’s not just about breaking the law or risking a ticket. It’s about the lives at stake, including your own. Alcohol impairs your ability to react, think clearly, and make safe decisions, turning what might seem like a quick drive home into a potentially life-altering disaster. The consequences of driving under the influence can be devastating with accidents, injuries, loss of life, and lasting legal consequences that affect more than just the driver or operator.
Source: Click Orlando
