DANBURY — A drunk driver passed out while driving on South Street in Danbury early Saturday morning, police said.
Officers were called to the scene at around 3 a.m. after a red Honda was seen stopped on the eastbound left lane, near Main Street, according to the report.
The first officer to arrive found the car still on drive and the suspect, William Gaske, 37, with his foot on the brake pedal, police said. She was able to get into the car through the passenger door and shut the car off, according to the report.
Police said the officer had to shake Gaske to wake him up.
He then failed the field sobriety tests and refused to take the Breathalyzer test, police said.
Gaske, of Main Street, Danbury, was charged with driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license.
He posted $1,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court April 15.