Thursday, November 19, 2009

Sen Lugar's wife in drunk driving accident

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Richard Lugar’s wife was arrested Wednesday on a drunken driving charge in Virginia, Lugar’s office said Thursday collided with an unattended car in the suburban Virginia neighborhood where the Lugars live, according to a statement released by Lugar’s office. No one was injured.

“We are deeply sorry and embarrassed that this accident has occurred,” said Lugar, R-Ind.

Charlene Lugar is scheduled to appear in court in January.

Her arrest was first reported by Roll Call, a Capitol Hill newspaper.
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