Roy Travis Aguilar, age 21, was arrested and treated for injuries after he led police in New Mexico on an erratic car chase that ended up with him running himself over on Sunday, November 23, 2008.FOXNews.com: Cops: Drunk Driver Ends Police Chase by Running Over Himself (November 26, 2008)
After police were informed of a possible drunk driver on a highway, they chased Aguilar's vehicle until it came to a stop after crashing into a barbed-wire fence. Aguilar unintentionally put the car in reverse, opened the door and fell to the ground. His legs were run over by the driver's side tire. He was treated at a nearby hospital and arrested.FOXNews.com: Cops: Drunk Driver Ends Police Chase by Running Over Himself (November 26, 2008)
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21 years old at time of arrest
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Date of incident
Sunday, November 23, 2008
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Police received a tip that there was a possible drunk driver on a highway
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Drove through a ditch and barbed-wire fence where he finally came to a stop
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Put the truck in reverse instead of park
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Opened door, fell to ground
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Both of Aguilar's legs were run over
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Arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, fleeing a police officer, careless driving and two outstanding traffic warrantsFOXNews.com: Cops: Drunk Driver Ends Police Chase by Running Over Himself (November 26, 2008)
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