elle-duncanWell it looks like the former V-103 jock and current 11Alive traffic reporter Elle Duncan went against her better judgment and didn’t take her own advice when it came to drinking and driving.

 

According to reports Duncan was arrested this past weekend in Atlanta for driving while under the influence of alcohol. The arresting officer reported that he witnessed a silver Mercedes driven by Duncan driving at a “high rate of speed” and “weaving in and out of traffic in a reckless manner” on Piedmont Road. After catching up to her and pulling her over, the officer noted that while she was “polite” and “talkative”, her eyes were “watery” and “bloodshot” and that there was “an odor of alcoholic beverage coming from her mouth.”

 

Even though Duncan told the officer she’d only had one drink, he requested she take a field sobriety and breathalyzer test to which she consented. Her breathalyzer test results registered at .099 which is about the legal limit of 0.08. Duncan was placed under arrest and charged with DUI and reckless driving.

 

 

In case you don’t remember it was Elle who over the past holidays shot a public service announcement for 11Alive encouraging viewers not to drink and drive. After her arrest, she released a statement saying “I am greatly embarrassed for my actions early Sunday morning. I have been reminded — in a very difficult way – that any amount of alcohol can impair us. I take full responsibility for my actions. I apologize to my fans, our community, and my 11Alive family.”

 

11Alive also responded to the incident simply saying, “we are relieved that no one was injured and will be giving Elle the time she needs to deal with this personal incident.”

 

I’m sure Elle wished she had activated the ‘practice what you preach’ rule but hopefully she learned her lesson and will handle her business accordingly.