Tumblr 101: Tips And Tricks To Get Started
Sebastian Thrun: Google's Driverless Car
Man Calls OnStar for Help, Gets Arrested for Drunk Driving
If you've ever been in an accident you've probably wished that you had someone there to help you get everything figured out -- call the police, line up a tow truck, etc. That's exactly the sort of help that GM's OnStar service offers, all conveniently piped through a friendly blue button on the rear-view mirror. The service connects you directly to an operator. But, when one man called for help on January 1st after getting stuck, he got more than he bargained for -- he got arrested.22-year-old Paul W. Sinker III of Stroudsbourg, PA got his car mired in the mud early on New Year's Day after an evening of partying. He called OnStar for assistance and, after the police were called, things went downhill for him. He was given a field sobriety test and subsequently arrested. Next time, we hope he'll just call a cab -- or a tow truck. [From: Autoblog]
16 Grammys Looks That Weren't Working
Whitney Houston Autopsy: Cause of Death Determined?
Worst Movie Mistakes: Date Night Edition (PHOTOS)
Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina: Late Singer's Daughter Hospitalized
Adele Five-Year Break? Singer Plans to Focus on Relationship, Write 'Happy Record'
PHOTOS: President Obama's Kissing Technique
Jennifer Hudson Whitney Tribute: Grammy President Reveals Why Singer Was Chosen for Musical Memorial
Grammy 2012 Winners' List: Adele Sweeps Music's Biggest Night
How Hattie Lost 300 Pounds: 'I Was Ready To Do Whatever It Took To Survive'
3 Economic Misconceptions That Need to Die
5-Hour Energy: A Success Equal Parts Caffeine, Chemistry and Meditation
Matt Bomer Comes Out As Gay
People With Easy-To-Pronounce Names More Likely To Succeed, Study Says
Katy Perry Grammy Performance 2012: Did the Diva Diss Her Ex-Hubby With Revealing New Song?
Photos Of Dead Lacrosse Player's Injured Body Shown To Jury
Whitney Houston Dead: Stars React to Legend's Sudden Death
Grammy Awards 2012: The Best & Worst Of The Red Carpet!
12 Grammys Stars Who Gave Good Style
The Top 10 Slacker Colleges
15 Funny Valentine's Day Cards
Mystery Disease Kills Thousands
WATCH: 25 Million Tons Of Japan Tsunami Debris Headed Directly Our Way
Oprah Under Fire For Controversial Tweet
Remembering The People's Ballerina
PHOTOS: Thank God For Grown-Up Glamour
JUNGLE SURVIVAL: Marines Drink Snake Blood, Eat Insects
New Clues, Details Emerge In Powell Case
PHOTOS: Model Falls At Dennis Basso Show
Scuba-Diving Murder Trial: Prosecutors Drop One Charge Against Husband
PHOTOS: Kate Spends Valentine's Day Solo!
PHOTOS: Beautiful Scars
15 Funny Valentine's Day Quotes
Comments
3
Subscribe to commentsdanhawk911Jan 5th 2009 1:24PM
i wonder how his case would actually work out in court. i mean he di not hit anybody and the police would of never know had on star not been called.
Lynn61Jan 5th 2009 3:14PM
Drunk driving is drunk driving. It doesn't matter that "On Star" called the police, or that this guy didn't hit or hurt anyone. It's a blessing that this guy was arrested BEFORE he could hit or hurt anyone. My ex, killed himself and an innocent 17 yr. old beauty queen. I think of him, this young woman, and her family almost everyday. A few "extra" drinks can cause many people much pain for many many years. It's a selfish decision to drink and drive. The effects can be life changing for those left behind.
KristaJan 8th 2009 6:52PM
Whatever! This is such a crock! He called to get a tow and the OnStar couldn't send a truck and sent the police instead because it was New Year's eve. The Morning Call is such a load of you know what. I hate reading all the lies this paper. I guess the Morning Call didn't follow up but Paul Sinker was taken to the hospital immediately for a blood alcohol test and guess what? He PASSED! He was the designated driver for crying out loud! He had passengers in the car!!
Read the real story below, straight from his myspace page.
ITS PRETTY INTERESTING THAT IV MADE NEWS ALL AROUND THE WORLD INCLUDING THE U.K. WELL FOR THE RECORD HERES THE STORY. WHILE WITH A FRIEND ON THE WAY TO A NEW YEARS EVE PARTY (WHICH I WAS DESIGNATED DRIVER) WE HAD REALIZED THAT WE WENT TO FAR DOWN RIMROCK RD. WHILE TRYING TO TURN AROUND IN WHAT LOOKED LIKE A PARKING LOT WE HAD GOTTEN OURSELVES STUCK IN THE MUD. AT THIS POINT IT WAS 11:35. WE TRIED TO PUSH THE CAR OUT OURSELVES BUT IT DIDNT WORK BECAUSE THE MUD WAS OVER A FOOT HIGH. LUCKILY A LOCAL DRIVER STOPPED TO HELP US. WE STILL WERE UNABLE TO GET THE CAR OUT OF THE MUD WHICH WAS WHEN I CALLED ONSTAR FOR A TOW TRUCK BUT INSTEAD OF THAT THEY SENT STATE TROOPERS WHO WATCHED AS FRIENDS OF MINE TRIED TO GET MY CAR OUT. AFTER BEING COVERED IN THE MUD FOR OVER 2.5 HOURS I WAS COLD AND READY TO GO HOME. I WASNT DRUNK AT THE TIME AND UNFORTUNATLY FAILED THE FIELD SOBRIETY TEST, I WAS ABLE TO WALK FINE AND SPEAK CLEARLY FOR THE RECORD. AFTER THIS I HAD GOTTEN A RIDE FROM OFFICERS TO GET A BLOOD TEST. WHICH I PASSED. AT LEAST I CAN SAY IT WAS THE CRAPPY END TO A CRAPPY 2008