Nine Time Olympic Gold Medallist Car Lewis Arrested

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Nine Time Olympic Gold Medallist Car Lewis Arrested

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Nine time Olympic gold medallist Carl Lewis has been arrested in relation to a driving under the influence charge after a one car accident.

The 41 year old track star wasn't injured in the accident on Interstate 110 in Los Angeles.

The California Highway Patrol found Lewis alone in a 2004 Maserati and noticed signs of alcohol intoxication.

He failed a series of field sobriety tests and was arrested.

Last week, Lewis was embroiled in controversy when it emerged he had failed drug tests in the build up to the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul.

Reports say it's possible Lewis struck a sound wall next to the freeway, because his car was damaged on the right side.

Lewis, who had a Texas driver's license, was released to a friend.

The case was scheduled for July 7 in Los Angeles Superior Court.

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