KSP: DUI Driver Hits Gas Line
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Posted: 3:41 PM Oct 31, 2008
KSP: DUI Driver Hits Gas Line
State troopers in Kentucky say a man who was driving under the influence is lucky to be alive.
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GRAYSON, Ky. (WSAZ) -- State troopers in Kentucky say a man who was driving under the influence is lucky to be alive.

Kentucky State Police say 44-year-old Charles Kouns of Olive Hill was driving north on Damon Branch Road near Grayson when he lost control, entered a creek and hit natural gas line.

Troopers say the Kouns was able to get out the car before it burst into flames. A nearby house was also damaged by the fire.

The accident happened around 10 a.m. Friday morning.

Kouns is currently in the Carter County Detention Center.

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Posted by: amazed on Nov 6, 2008 at 07:27 AM

I cannot believe this. I read the story in the Nov 5th Grayson Journal Enquirer. This guy , who happens to be a habitual DUI offender, was charged with another 1st offense DUI. KY DUI laws are not stiff enough. They should not fall off your record after 5 years. This guy should have been charged with at least a 4th offense. Then he would have stayed in jail for 1 year. But he has already bonded out and will have his license back in 90 days. Next time he might not be so lucky, and instead of hitting a gas line he might hit a car load of innocent people. Please folks, lets do what we have to do to bring about change in our KY DUI laws. The life that is saved just might be our own.
Posted by: Mark C Brown on Nov 5, 2008 at 01:44 AM

Most people don’t know that you should not drive a vehicle for at least 12 hours after you have had your last drink. It is dangerous not only for them but for others as well..
Posted by: sharon on Nov 3, 2008 at 07:45 AM

Thomas to say that you drive on that road drunk everyday is something to be really proud of. KY needs to have stiffer punishment for impaired driving. Taking their license is not near enough. How about 1 year in jail for 1st offense instead of 1 day?? Check out DUI laws in other states/countries and compare to those in KY.
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