Jordan Addison, a Vikings receiver, was detained on suspicion of DUI.
The California Highway Patrol said Sunday night that wide receiver Jordan Addison of the Minnesota Vikings was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI on Friday night close to Los Angeles International Airport.
A West Los Angeles police officer discovered a white Rolls Royce obstructing a lane of I-105 westbound to Sepulveda Boulevard northbound, per a police record that ESPN examined. The report stated that the driver, who was later identified as Addison, was dozing off whilst operating the vehicle. After a DUI investigation, Addison was taken into custody at 11:36 p.m. PT. He was taken out of detention at 1:36 a.m. on Saturday.
The blood alcohol content of Addison has not been disclosed by the police. In California, the permissible limit is 0.08.
“We are aware of Jordan Addison’s arrest that occurred on Friday, and we are actively obtaining additional details about the
incident,” the Vikings said in a statement.
Addison played his final college season at USC in 2022. He spent time in Los Angeles last week attending the premiere of Netflix’s “Receiver,” which features Vikings teammate Justin Jefferson.
It’s the second driving-related incident for Addison since the Vikings selected him No. 23 in the 2023 draft. He was cited in July 2023 for driving 140 miles per hour on a freeway in Minnesota. He agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor speeding charge, with a charge of reckless driving
dismissed. He paid $686 in fines.
His arrest on suspicion of DUI came five days after Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson was killed, along with two others, in a Maryland car accident. The Maryland State Police said investigators believe alcohol might have been involved, but there have been no charges announced as the investigation continues.
In December, Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips was stopped on a Minnesota freeway, and ultimately his blood alcohol content was found to be 0.10. Phillips pleaded guilty to an amended charge of misdemeanor careless driving and paid $378 in fines. In response, the Vikings issued a three-week unpaid suspension, which Phillips served this spring.
Vikings rookies report to training camp July 21. Veterans report July 23.
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