Drink-driving lawnmower man in police chase

25th June 2008

A 20-year-old man riding a lawnmower faced drink-driving charges on Wednesday after being involved in a low-speed chase with police across several people's gardens.

Alaska State Troopers finally apprehended the man following a pursuit that totalled around 61 metres and reached speeds of up to 5mph.

Lawnmowers are considered vehicles under US law, and driving one whilst intoxicated is an offence.

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