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Police horse hit by suspected drunk driver with BAC 2x legal limit
Police in NC say a police horse was hit by a suspected drunk driver. (Credit: Wilmington PD) WILMINGTON, N.C. - A police horse in North Carolina is recovering after authorities said it was hit by a suspected drunk driver.Wilmington Police said early Saturday morning, the department’s mounted unit was downtown when a drunk driver attempted to pass.The horse, 19-year-old Elton, and its officer were struck from behind by the vehicle.The officer was not hurt but Elton sustained an injury to his left leg.RELATED: Update on carriage horse that collapsed in ManhattanThe suspected driver, 24-year-old Alexis Williamson, was arrested and charged with DWI, improper passing and failure to reduce speed.Police said her blood alcohol level registered .19 on the intoximeter.