A Charlotte area television station is reporting that NASCAR Nationwide driver, Michael Annett, has been charged with driving while intoxicated following an incident on a public road early Sunday morning.
WCNC.com said the police report lists Annett’s car striking another car, in the rear, which was stopped for a red light.
The TV station said Annett was charged with charged with” DWI, failure to reduce speed, texting while driving and resisting public officer.
On Monday evening Rusty Wallace Racing issued the following statement:
Rusty Wallace Racing is aware of a traffic incident over the weekend involving Michael Annett, driver of our team's No. 62 car. We have been in contact with both the authorities and NASCAR and are finishing our internal investigation into the facts.
Rusty Wallace Racing does not condone, nor tolerate, substance abuse by any of its employees. In line with this, RWR is currently working with Michael to develop a package of sanctions, which will address this issue. Among these will be successful completion of a comprehensive alcohol awareness program, a zero tolerance policy towards alcohol use, a year-long community service program and additional internal sanctions.
Stated Annett, "I am deeply remorseful for my actions and my extreme lack of judgment. I let down my team, my sponsors, my fans and my family; I sincerely apologize to everyone that I hurt. This was truly a life-changing moment for me. Despite all of the negativity that will undoubtedly arise from it, I'm going to strive to use this incident as the impetus to make a lot of positive changes in my life."
WCNC.com said the police report lists Annett’s car striking another car, in the rear, which was stopped for a red light.
The TV station said Annett was charged with charged with” DWI, failure to reduce speed, texting while driving and resisting public officer.
On Monday evening Rusty Wallace Racing issued the following statement:
Rusty Wallace Racing is aware of a traffic incident over the weekend involving Michael Annett, driver of our team's No. 62 car. We have been in contact with both the authorities and NASCAR and are finishing our internal investigation into the facts.
Rusty Wallace Racing does not condone, nor tolerate, substance abuse by any of its employees. In line with this, RWR is currently working with Michael to develop a package of sanctions, which will address this issue. Among these will be successful completion of a comprehensive alcohol awareness program, a zero tolerance policy towards alcohol use, a year-long community service program and additional internal sanctions.
Stated Annett, "I am deeply remorseful for my actions and my extreme lack of judgment. I let down my team, my sponsors, my fans and my family; I sincerely apologize to everyone that I hurt. This was truly a life-changing moment for me. Despite all of the negativity that will undoubtedly arise from it, I'm going to strive to use this incident as the impetus to make a lot of positive changes in my life."