CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (WKRN) -- A man is facing multiple charges in Christian County after a deputy reportedly noticed a vehicle -- which had a child inside -- driving recklessly Tuesday evening.

According to the Christian County Sheriff's Office, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was seen swerving into the opposite lane, creating a hazard for other motorists, on Tuesday, May 13.

Not only was there a 10-year-old inside the vehicle at the time of the incident, but authorities said the driver -- 32-year-old Deaudrey L. Civils of Hopkinsville -- showed signs of impairment and admitted to consuming alcohol.

After field sobriety tests were conducted, the driver was arrested and brought to the Christian County Jail. Officials said a breath test revealed Civils' blood alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit.

According to law enforcement, Civils was charged with the following offenses:

• Reckless driving
• Operating a vehicle under the influence (aggravated circumstance, first offense)
• First-degree wanton endangerment

The sheriff's office cited the elevated BAC and the presence of a minor in the vehicle as reasons the DUI charge was enhanced under Kentucky’s aggravated circumstances statute.

No additional details have been released about this incident.

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