Man ticketed for driving barstool while drunk

NEWARK, Ohio - An Ohio man has been ticketed for driving while impaired. What makes this case so unusual is the driver was operating a motorized barstool.

Newark, Ohio Police say the 28-year-old suspect crashed the barstool while under the influence of alcohol on March 4.

The man claimed the barstool could reach speeds of 38 miles per hour but says he was only going 20 when the accident happened.

The suspect was not seriously hurt but he now faces charges of operating a vehicle while impaired and driving with a suspended license.