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- calendar_today November 9, 2026
Incident on the Russellville Bypass
An Adairville woman was arrested Saturday after allegedly driving the wrong way on the Russellville Bypass and nearly colliding with a marked police vehicle. The incident was reported by Adairville Police Chief Aaron Ashby, who was involved in the near-miss.
Details of the Traffic Stop
According to Chief Ashby, he was driving east in a patrol car near Sarah Lane when he observed a vehicle traveling the wrong way at approximately 55 miles per hour. The chief stated that he was forced to take evasive action to avoid a collision. He initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle continued in the wrong direction before eventually crossing the median into the west lane, where it came to a stop.
Driver Identified and Investigation Conducted
The driver was identified as 42-year-old Sandra Beeler, an Adairville resident. Chief Ashby reported the detection of an alcohol odor during the traffic stop. Beeler initially denied drinking, but later admitted to consuming two beers. She was administered a field sobriety test, and her breath alcohol concentration was measured at .125. At the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, a follow-up blood alcohol concentration test reportedly resulted in a reading of .140.
Multiple Charges Filed
Chief Ashby indicated that Beeler was operating a vehicle with an expired Tennessee license plate and a driver's license without valid registration. She faces several charges, including:
- First-degree wanton endangerment
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol (.08), first offense (aggravating circumstances)
- Reckless driving
- Possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle
- Disregarding a traffic control device
- Failure to register transfer of a motor vehicle
- Failure to notify address change to the Department of Transportation
- No registration receipt
- No registration plates
Beeler's Custody and Continued Investigation
Beeler was lodged at the Logan County Jail following her arrest and has since been released on a $1,200 bond. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, according to law enforcement officials.
Source: wnky.com.
