Driver Found Slumped Over Wheel, Facing the Wrong Way

A red wine drinker found slumped over the wheel of her Honda is accused of drunken driving.

Patricia D. Olson, 53, of the 16100 block of Oak Avenue, Oak Forest, was charged with driving under the influence, driving without proof of insurance, improper parking and illegal transportation of alcohol, according to an Oak Forest police report.

A white 4-door Honda Civic was found parked the wrong way on top of the curb at about 2:14 p.m. on Oct. 26 near the intersection of 163rd and Cicero Avenue, the report states. The driver, Olson, was slumped over the wheel when police first arrived and, after an officer shouted at her, looked up with a confused expression.

A witness first discovered the Honda, which was still in gear and running, the report states. The witness put the car in park and tried talking with Olson, who didn't respond.

"I'm at home," Olson told police when asked if she knew where she was. The report states that she refused medical attention.

Cops were able to smell an odor of alcohol coming from Olson's breath, the report states. She said she had a couple glasses of wine but didn't drink as much as she usually does. An officer noticed two small bottles of red wine in the passenger seat during the stop.

Olson performed tests for sobriety and had trouble keeping her balance, the report states. She was arrested and taken to the Oak Forest Police Department for booking. There, Olson reportedly fell asleep several times on a bench. Police were unable to get her to take a breath test.