Leon Harris, former CNN anchor, arrested, accused of trying to leave DUI crash scene: reports

Leon Harris, a former CNN host now working for a TV station in Washington, DC, was allegedly impaired when he tried to go away the scene of an auto crash in Maryland over the weekend, in accordance with stories.

Harris was apprehended after his automobile hit the rear of one other automobile, forcing it into a 3rd automobile, WRC-TV of Washington reported. The NBC affiliate is Harris’ present employer.

Nobody was severely harm within the incident, The Hill reported.

After being stopped by police, Harris failed a sobriety check, and a breathalyzer check confirmed his alcohol degree to be twice the state’s authorized restrict for drivers, in accordance with the report.

WRC mentioned Harris is not going to seem on air whereas an investigation into the crash continues.

The newsman faces a complete of 9 costs, together with driving whereas underneath affect of alcohol, driving whereas impaired by alcohol, trying to elude police and failure to manage automobile pace to keep away from a collision, in accordance with WRC.

Leon Harris’ alcohol level was twice Maryland’s legal limit for drivers, according to a breathalyzer test.
Leon Harris’ alcohol degree was twice Maryland’s authorized restrict for drivers, in accordance with a breathalyzer check.
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Harris beforehand pleaded responsible to DUI in 2013 for an incident wherein he was pulled over by a Maryland state trooper, WRC reported. He acquired probation in that case, the report mentioned.

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