Deputies say drunk semi driver had a cooler of beer in his cab
Yahoo News
Last updated: September 19, 2026
A semi-truck driver was arrested in Owensboro, Kentucky, for allegedly driving under the influence. Deputies responded to reports of a semi truck driving erratically.
- The driver, identified as 48-year-old Michael G. Walker, was stopped by deputies from the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office. A search of his truck revealed a cooler containing beer in the cab.
- Walker was found to be intoxicated and was subsequently arrested. He was transported to the Daviess County Detention Center.
- Walker faces charges including operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and possession of an open container in a motor vehicle.
- The incident highlights concerns about impaired driving, particularly by commercial vehicle operators.
- The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
