DUI: Patrick Gower drinks half bottle of LTD Canadian Whiskey before crashing his car

45-year-old Patrick Gower was involved in a car accident near Old Hickory Boulevard and the I-65 South Entrance Ramp around 8:52 p.m. on May 20th. Upon arrival, officers located Gower sitting in the driver’s seat of his vehicle. Officers prompted him with questions regarding the incident, during which he reeked of alcohol and exhibited signs of intoxication. Then, officers noticed a half-full bottle of LTD Canadian Whiskey underneath the front right passenger seat, which he later admitted to drinking. Gower refused to take sobriety tests and, after being informed of implied consent, agreed to provide a blood sample. After being transported to Nashville General Hospital, Gower was taken into custody for driving under the influence and an open container violation on May 21st.