A bizarre incident unfolded late at night on a busy American interstate when a woman was caught driving the wrong way, narrowly avoiding a head-on collision, and later claimed her husband was the one behind the wheel—even though no one else was in the car. The strange encounter was captured on police bodycam footage, sparking outrage and ridicule online.
Wrong-Way Driving Sparks Panic on the Highway
Motorists traveling on the interstate were forced to slam on their brakes as a vehicle sped toward them in the opposite direction. Police quickly intervened, stopping the car before a potential disaster occurred.
When officers approached the driver, they immediately pointed out the obvious danger:
“Do you realize that you’re going the wrong way on the interstate? Do you see all these lights coming towards us?”
The woman, visibly confused and seemingly intoxicated, shook her head and denied responsibility:
“No, no, no… I wasn’t driving. I was in the passenger seat. My husband was driving me home.”
But there was a glaring problem—there was no husband. The woman was completely alone.
Contradictions and Excuses
Officers pressed further, asking whether anyone else was in the vehicle. Her answers only grew more inconsistent:
- Police: “Is there anyone else in that car?”
- Woman: “No… yeah… maybe… but my husband is driving us home.”
Her attempt to create an imaginary passenger did not convince the officers. According to police reports, she later rambled about being at different bars, saving a spot at one bar for her husband, and eventually heading to a “spooky Z.”
The contradictory statements left officers with little doubt she was fabricating the story in an attempt to escape responsibility for the dangerous situation she had caused.
Admitting to Drinking, But Denying Driving
When questioned about her alcohol consumption, the woman admitted she had been drinking at multiple locations:
- “I had one full drink at my house.”
- “I had two drinks at the bar.”
Despite acknowledging she was under the influence, she insisted she wasn’t driving—claiming once again her husband was behind the wheel. Officers, however, had watched her exit the driver’s seat moments earlier.
The woman was asked to perform a standard field sobriety test. With her feet together and arms by her sides, she swayed noticeably and struggled to follow directions.
Moments later, the officer delivered the final words of the night:
“You are being placed under arrest for DUI.”
Community Reaction
Once the footage surfaced online, the case became an instant talking point. Social media erupted with comments mocking the woman’s bizarre attempt to blame her husband.
One user wrote:
“She really said her husband was driving… while she was sitting ALONE behind the wheel!”
Others pointed out the serious danger of drunk driving, criticizing the woman’s reckless behavior:
“She could have killed someone. Excuses won’t bring back lives if she caused a crash.”
A Reminder of DUI Consequences
Law enforcement officials later released a statement stressing the importance of sober driving:
“This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence. Not only was this individual endangering her own life, but also countless others on the road.”
The woman now faces DUI charges and potential legal penalties, including suspension of her driver’s license, fines, and possible jail time.
While the internet may find humor in her surreal claim about a phantom husband, the reality is far from funny. Drunk driving remains a deadly problem on U.S. roads, and authorities vow to continue cracking down on offenders.
