Lang
12/6/22
A Hills woman has been arrested for drunk driving twice in just over two months with what police say were dangerously high levels of intoxication.
The latest incident was at the Iowa City Kwik Star on Keokuk Street, where 53-year-old Darci Orcutt of Sierra Park Drive was arrested just before 2:15 Tuesday morning. Orcutt reportedly admitted to driving her 2003 GMC Yukon from Hills after consuming alcohol throughout the night. Multiple open bottles of liquor were reportedly found inside her vehicle, and her breath alcohol concentration was measured at .284%. A study from the University of Toledo says a BAC of .25-.30% means “mental, physical and sensory functions are severely impaired”. Accidents are very likely, there is little comprehension, and the subject may pass out suddenly.
Orcutt was arrested and charged with Operating While Intoxicated – 2nd Offense, Open Container and Driving While Suspended.
Orcutt was also charged with OWI -2nd Offense after Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies reported finding her passed out in her running car at the Hills Casey’s just before 1:45pm on October 1st. Casey’s staff reported that Orcutt had been consuming alcohol on the property.
Once awakened, Orcutt’s BAC was measured at .363%. The University of Toledo study indicates a BAC over .31% could lead to a level of surgical amnesia, onset of coma, and the possibility of acute alcohol poisoning. Death due to respiratory arrest is likely in 50% of such drinkers.
If convicted on all current charges, Orcutt faces a maximum of four years in jail.