UA basketball player charged with reckless driving, one-way street violation dropped
UA basketball forward Justin Wessel is expected to release a statement today or tomorrow concerning his arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol in August.
University of Arizona Police Department officers charged Wessel on Aug. 31 with DUI and driving the wrong way on East Broadway Boulevard, a one-way street near South Fourth Avenue. Wessel's "eyes were red and appeared to be tired" when he stepped out of his car, reports stated.
His one-way road violation charge was dropped and he plead guilty to reckless driving during his Sept. 22 court date, states the Pima County court docket.
The redness of his eyes could be the result of a cornea transplant he had a few years ago, said Richard Paige, associate media relations director for the UA athletic department.
When the Arizona Daily Wildcat spoke to Wessel yesterday, he declined comment until his statement is released.
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