Drunk Driving in the Fast Lane

Columbia County authorities captured a drunk driver who tried to elude police this morning.

According to jail records, 23-year-old James Wright (above) tried to flee when deputies put on their blue lights. He is accused of speeding away and driving recklessly before he was captured. After deputies finally stopped him, they discovered he was drunk.

James was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, fleeing or attempting to elude police, speeding in excess of maximum limits and failure to maintain lane.