(Tempe, Arizona) On October 26, 2018 at approximately 8:40am, self-described Navajo Indian Shelton Christopher Begay was riding a Bird electric scooter in the number three lane of southbound Rural Road approaching Broadway Road in Tempe, Arizona, when he swerved and collided with a vehicle driven by G.S., who was driving a Dodge Dart in the number two lane of southbound Rural.
Begay fled the scene but was quickly located at 1105 East Broadway Road when a passerby saw him laying on the median, “holding his scooter and his head.” Responding officers noted that Begay appeared intoxicated, and a subsequent blood test would reveal that he sure was — lab tests returning a remarkably high .285% BAC, considering that Begay was mostly-coherent.
This video covers the first half of the police and fire department encounter with Shelton Begay, as they evaluate his story and injuries, find his stash of 99 Bananas schnapps, and work to assist Begay in recalling where he lives. Oh, right – they also make a half-hearted attempt at convincing Begay to join the military. I don’t foresee that happening any time ever.
Begay was transported to Tempe Saint Luke’s Hospital for treatment of his injuries. A slew of charges were recommended by police, and the prosecutor ultimately charged the scooterist with super extreme DUI (.2% BAC and over), endangerment, reckless driving, and criminal damage.
Of note, Begay has the unenviable honor of being the first electric scooter rider to ever be charged with DUI in Tempe. Of further note, Real World Police has the somewhat-enviable honor of having acquired and published – for your education and enjoyment – the first-ever video of the first-ever electric scooter DUI in Tempe.
So where are things now?
Well, on January 18, 2019 Shelton Begay failed to appear for his arraignment and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Apparently not thrilled with Begay’s failure to appear, new charges were filed alongside the FTA warrant. The new additions: failure to remain at the scene of an accident and failure to exchange information at the scene of an accident.
If convicted of only the DUI charge, Begay faces a mandatory minimum of 45 days and a maximum of six months in county jail as well as over $3,000 in fines and fees. Arizona does not mess around with people who drive while intoxicated.
The 24-page arrest report and report of DUI investigation, as well as scene photos, Begay’s mug shot, and the full 911 call audio, are all available now to Patreon supporters, who also had early access to this video. (Thank you.)
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DUI on a scooter driver while having fun in The sidewalk? LOL what did I just heard? 😂 Isn't that same as walking? the only thing I see here is public intoxication but if he is homeless then he gets a free pass.
"where did this happen?"
"recently"
Bootcamp many over 40 years old still ruckin up to recruit
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Howd they find him after all that time lmao if ur drunk and hit a car thats when u immediately go home or ditch the scooter atleast. What a MORON
It's funny that there's no "rule" on this but having watched so many of these stops. I've realized that every drunk has had only 2 beers and every pot head and meth head smoked 3 days ago.
It's a bitch when you swerve and get hit by a car 🤣
Dude crying at 2:30 mark… Haha wait till the alcohol wears off 🤣
That's dam fire water still getting them hundred years later….
“No reason to be afraid of us if you haven’t done anything†Ha ha what a funny joke. A real knee slapper.
Can someone tell me why they are calling the Fire Dept.? Seems like an Ambulance is more appropriate
I guess it's against the law to ride a bicycle drunk too! I never thought about that 20-30 years ago…and why are they going through his bag??? He's injured & should have refused all sobriety tests accordingly.
Waaaaa Ahhhhh! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
It's no secret that alcohol has been a destructive force in Indian reservations in Canada, it's probably no different for the Navajo. He might have had a BAC of .285 but his capacity for coherent speech means he probably has a high tolerance for ethanol. Poor guy.
Damn I guarantee you he’ll be back at the reserve after all this is done…
I hate how the police play mind games… & act all friendly “join the army bro†when they know they are about to ruin any career like that..
he's acting and talking like a small child… brain damage..??
TWO BEERS!
I wonder if he’ll get put on super extreme double secret probation for this offense.
Why is it always 2 beers?
He sounds like G-fresh from Orgazmo.
Oh FFS just leave the dude alone. No warrants? Checked out by Medical? Backup is cleared for exfil? Let the guy go… were all getting messed up after this pandemic…
Someone get this mumble rapper a mic and a contract!
Fatality Level DUI
Is there such a charge as ‘Super Extreme DUI’ or is this just an extension of the current rage for superlatives?
Why does he need the fire department? Surely an ambulance would be more appropriate
Yup. He's native, "I got ranned over"…haha
I feel bad for how hard this is making me laugh and I’m only 5 minutes in.
I got a super extreme in a car in Scottsdale, Tempes neighbor to the north. First offense and they threw the f-ing book at me. I don't miss Phoenix!
This why people hate cops
It hurts so much.
Do you need the fire department?
No I’m fine.
Lol
jesus, after watching the part 1, f this guy. the girl in the first video overreacting because she was upset about hitting a dude on a scooter and freaked out, this guy went from im ok to i'm dying the second he thought he could flip it around and be the victim. dude should have tried to dodge that car like this dui
What the hell is wrong with American people. They can not give a straight answer and are the most evasive inarticulate bunch of people I have ever heard.
Treated him pretty good for a drunk jackass swerving in the street of cars.
I could have guessed what this guy looked like based on the title
Must've been drinking Corona, that shit'll hit you like a virus outta nowhere.
Sitting bird is on the fire water again .
99 bananassss!!!!!
"I got ranned over!"
😂🤣😅🤣
You can get a DUI on a scooter now? I know the story of him hitting the girl. Definitely get him with something. But a DUI?
Super Duper he wasn’t a party pooper!
I fucking lost it when the cop was like NIINNNNETYYNINNNEEEE BANAAAANNAASSS
Shoots I wish I can drink only two beers and be drunk 😂 jkjk that's to sloppy drunk.