ISP: Evansville father accused of being intoxicated when crashing SUV

WARRICK CO., Ind. (WFIE) - An Evansville father is facing charges after troopers say he crashed his SUV with his children inside.

Troopers say they were called to a section of I-64 early Friday morning regarding a wreck.

Officials say they found two adults and three children along the interstate.

Troopers say 27-year-old William Burdette was driving west on I-64 when his SUV left the roadway and rolled several times.

Troopers tell us Burdette showed signs of impairment and had minor injuries.

According to authorities, the woman and her six-her old also had minor injuries.

They say the three-year-old and one-year-old were not injured.

A family member picked up the woman and children.

Troopers say Burdette submitted a blood test and those results are pending.

He was arrested and faces neglect and driving while intoxicated charges.

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