BARRON COUNTY, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Patrol arrested a man for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant with a toddler in his car.
The state patrol and Barron County Sheriff's Office initially responded to a three-vehicle crash on US 8 at County M at approximately 3:52 p.m., according to the agencies.
An initial investigation indicated a Kia Optima was westbound on US 8 waiting to make a left turn onto County M when it was rear-ended by a Chevrolet Silverado.
The Silverado lost its passenger side tire which then struck a Mazda that was turning onto County M from US 8 eastbound, according to a release.
The trooper noticed signs of impairment from the Silverado's driver, who refused field sobriety tests and was arrested.
He was taken to a local hospital for an evidentiary blood test and then to Barron County Jail.
The child was released to a family member.
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