Marshawn Lynch, Jason Kidd each face DUI charges on separate coasts

 Posted on July 18, 2012 in DUI

CHP troopers say that Lynch was pulled over after allegedly having two near collisions with other cars along I-880 in Emeryville, California. Authorities claim that the star running back showed signs of intoxication during the traffic stop, which occurred around 3:20 Saturday morning. Authorities claim Lynch tested above the legal limit of 0.08 percent blood alcohol concentration, although authorities have not revealed the test results to the media.

The two-time Pro Bowler reportedly was cooperative during the DUI investigation. Authorities brought Lynch to Santa Rita Jail. He was later released, and he is scheduled to appear in court on the DUI charges August 14. Lynch had been in Oakland for a scholarship event involving his Fam 1st Family Foundation.

Lynch previously had his driver's license revoked in New York after he allegedly was involved in a pedestrian accident outside a bar at 3:30 a.m. in 2008.

Sunday, former San Francisco resident and Cal basketball star Jason Kidd was arrested on DUI charges after he allegedly crashed his car into a telephone pole in the Hamptons. Kidd had just signed a new contract with the Knicks just days before the alleged DUI wreck.

Sources:

• San Jose Mercury News, "NFL star, Oakland Tech grad Marshawn Lynch arrested on suspicion of DUI," Daniel M. Jimenez, July 17, 2012
• USA Today, "Marshawn Lynch charged with DUI, July 17, 2012