On June 26th, 2024, a late-night drive nearly ended in a fatal disaster when a vehicle took a wrong turn and became high-centered directly on the railroad tracks. With a massive freight train bearing down on her position, the driver was lucky to be alive, but she was far from grateful. Instead [snorts] of cooperating with the officers who arrived to help, she launched into a belligerent, alcohol-fueled Karen. Where you going? I don't know. My car just stopped. Well, you stopped, right? No, it probably stopped moving out this way. >> Okay, well, we got a tow truck coming. That's the only way right now. We got a train stopped for you right there. It says the >> There's a train stopped for you because you're on the track. It's going to stop before it hits my car? The train stopped already. So, we need to get a tow truck coming. It's on the way. What happened anyway? I don't know. It just stopped. >> Where were you going? I was going home. >> Where's home at? 5 miles away. 5 minutes away, actually. Okay. Yeah, thank you. Um why don't you go ahead and turn it off? Your back wheels Anybody in the vehicle? No. >> Nobody else? >> No. Let's go ahead and and and shut it off cuz your back wheel Yeah, your back wheel is spinning. Just turn your car off. Okay. >> going to go anywhere right now. You're stuck. Me? Once you get off the train just >> Train is 51. Just get off the Just get off the train track. The train is stopped down right at the train bridge. Is he coming? Cuz there's a Is What's this? It's honking. Yeah, he's not coming. It's stopped at the train bridge. With the train lights. >> [sighs] >> Anybody else in the car? No, I'm trying I'm checking right now. She told me no, but I'm checking. Nope. It's all clear. I'm just going to I'm just going to turn turn it off. Train 51 is on the track. Where is the key? You can't turn it off. I'm trying to turn it off, but it's not shutting down. Yeah, I think it is. Okay. Man, that's a close call. Yeah. Where were you coming from? Yeah. Um the waterfront. Oh, the waterfront restaurant? Yeah. >> And you were going home? Yes. It was like 5 minutes away. Stay away from the vehicle. Stay away Stay over here. Stay away? >> Yeah. You don't You don't There's nothing you can do anyway. Okay, what about my car? We're going to get it towed. You're going to get it towed? >> Yeah. Wait, wait, wait. I don't want it to get it towed. I want it to get it pulled to my house. >> Well, when the tow truck arrives here, they're going to pull the car off the track. You can pay them here. You can't drive anyway cuz you look drunk to me. No, no. What's wrong with the car? There's nothing wrong with the car. >> me. What's wrong with it right now? There's nothing wrong with the car. >> Okay, what's wrong with it right now where it is? There's nothing wrong with the car. >> Right, because it's stuck. That's what I'm trying to figure out. Why is the car stuck? The car is brand new. So, you can't figure out why the car is stuck? No, but the car is brand new. I don't understand why the car is stuck, honestly. Cuz you're on the You're on the train train track. There's no traction on the wheel. >> I'm I know I'm on the train track. Should the train track I am I'm aware of that. >> the train is coming, isn't it? No, it's stopped on the Are you guys stopping the train or not? Because Don't even talk to me. >> Let's Come come over here. Let's get off the track. Sorry. Yeah, we were driving. So, you don't want to call? Yeah. >> you see her in the driver's seat driving? No, so when we drove past, we saw the car with hazards on. And so, we went into that auto body shop or whatever, turned around, saw that there was a person with the car, but she was in and out of the car. Okay. >> And it was parked illegally, so we were Wait, she wasn't in and out? Explain like in and out like So, she >> Like reaching in and out? No, so she was outside of the car at first, like pushing it. >> Okay. >> And then at one point she got back in the car, closed the doors. She was on her phone the entire time, too. >> Okay. So, when you saw her, she was outside standing outside? >> Pushing Pushing the car. >> Yeah. And then she went back in? Yeah. And then came back out and tried to push it again. So, she went in the driver's seat? The Yeah, I mean >> in the driver's side? Yeah. All right. Yeah, but yeah, she was on the tracks already. We just pretty much stayed here to make sure that a train wouldn't come, but we called right when we saw it. All right. Are you guys stopping the train? Yeah, we're going to put my train from the truck right now. Under the under whole track right now. What's happening? Okay. Where you coming from? Ma'am, what's happening with my car? >> No, I know. I'm That's what I'm trying to figure out where you coming from. I'm trying to ask you. What's >> I don't know where you're I don't know where you're coming from. Can you tell me where you're coming from so I >> From a restaurant. >> What restaurant? Okay, a restaurant. What's happening to my car? >> Ma'am, what's Officer Officer Lopez. >> Yep. What's happening to my car right now? Right now, it seems like your vehicle is stuck in the tracks, right? And that's not my fault. Okay. >> Out of nowhere, the car just stopped. The car just stopped? Yes. The car just stopped. >> Okay. Where Where do you live here? I live like 10 minutes away. What's 10 minutes away? It's 10 minutes away. What do you mean? 10 minutes away? Where Johnson? Yes, I live in Johnson. 10 minutes away. And the >> So, how'd you get here? By driving here. What are you asking me right now? Well, that's what I'm trying to figure out. How did that happen? You said you You were Were you driving home? >> Yes, I was driving home. >> You know what street this is? My car just automatically stopped. That's it. >> So, were you coming from from this way? >> coming this way. Were you coming on US1? >> I was going home on US1. That's what you used to know. Okay. >> My car was going home on US1. I was driving just fine. My car sometimes stops on its own cuz it say What year is it? It's '23. We're in '24. Yes. We're in '24. And it just stops on its own. Okay. And so far, it has stopped. I'm sorry. I don't know why you're moving. But it stopped on its own cuz it just does that. And right now, I wouldn't know if my car is going to be hit by a train or not. Okay. Well, it hasn't gotten hit yet, so that's what >> Is it going to be hit by a train or not? >> No. That's all I'm asking. >> Okay. Okay. Is it going to be hit by a train or not? >> Nope. As you can see, the train is right there. >> Can we move the car or not? Because it's Yep, a tow truck a tow truck is going to come. >> It just automatically stops on its own. Yeah, the tow truck I don't have an attitude or anything. No, I'm not saying I'm just you know, the tow truck is going to come and they're going to pull it out, okay? And if it's drivable, then you know, you can drive off. Yeah, right right right. >> on its own. Yes, you told me that, okay? Where I know what I just told you. Where is the truck? The tow truck? Yes. >> On its way. How far do you have an ETA or anything like that? No, but I'm pretty sure like 10-20 minutes. >> [clears throat] >> The car is on its own. 2 minutes. To the car data on its own. The car can't It can't move on its own. It's a smart car. Right. >> move on its own. When it sees flashing lights like this, it can't move. It just gets stuck automatically because it's a smart car. Right. >> Yeah. Just like a Tesla [laughter] or anything like that, it stops on its own. You understand that, right? Yes. Okay. So, it stops on its own. Uh-huh. But how'd you get here? I drove. Right. You said you were driving on US1, but to get home, right? No, not to get Not to get home, to get here. But to get back home, it stopped because of all its sirens and lights and everything. It's a smart car. Okay? So, it stops on its own. So, because we're on this on the tracks and everything and lights, because it's a smart car, automatically stops and It automatically stops. I'm sorry. What's your name? >> on its own. My name is Maleia Brown. Maleia? Okay. Maleia Brown. It stops on its own now. As a smart car, I hate that it's a smart car. But >> How long have you had it? A year. But it A year and a couple months. But it stops on its own because it's a smart car. Right. And because it's a smart car, it stops on its own because of all the lights and everything. So, yeah. If it wasn't a smart car, it wouldn't have stopped on its own. Because you guys you guys Because you guys are here, it wants it like to automatically reset with you guys. You understand? No. Is your car a smart car? It is, but it doesn't stop on tracks. My car does, though. Oh. It's because of the lights, though. That's all. Oh, okay. Are you aware of a 2023 Kia? Yeah. Are you? I am. Cuz you don't look really They don't look like you're aware. No, I'm aware of this 2023 Kia. Yeah. There's a lot of smart cars out there. I'm aware. But she don't really look like I didn't know I smashed my car. Cuz you see No, I think it's going to go through. Are you sure? Yeah. My Kia is literally like right there. Just stay over here. What's the deal? She's saying it'll tow. He's like screaming at the train. So, it's a smart car, okay? And and it stops on tracks, okay? She's coming from waterfront. Who's driving? Who's he driving? You're the only one in the car? Yes, ma'am. What are you doing here? I didn't No. So, what are you saying? I'm talking to him. Okay. But you can just go. So, you don't have anything to say? Nope. Okay. The problem is the why it's stuck. Is it because of the track itself and the car itself it can't move or anything like What is this? Bottomed out on the tracks. It It can't move even if you drive. Okay. So, it has to be blocked blocked. There we go. That's what we're waiting on is that. Okay. That's what we have to say. You have to say something I can understand. I'm just trying to explain it the best [clears throat] I could. >> No, you wasn't. You was just trying to say that you want to talk to somebody else. Anyway, ma'am. Is that the situation with the car? It can't move on its own? It's not moving on its own. We're waiting for a tow truck. So, it can't move on its own, both of you guys. It can't move on its own because of the So, track blocks and everything. So, when the tow truck comes, okay? They're going to pull it out from the tracks. And then it's going to be drivable. Okay. Okay? Do you three understand >> truck comes the tow truck comes you either have to pay right now for the vehicle getting towed by the tow truck. So, you can clear it right now and have it removed or you can pay the tow truck. I understand. If you don't pay right now, the vehicle's getting towed to their yard. The car is still stuck on the tracks. After it gets pulled off the tracks, yeah. Right. I think it's up No, that's fine. No big deal. So, you were coming from the waterfront. Yeah. So, the waterfront is downtown. The Tide House is right here. Do you understand? Ooh. Where's waterfront? It's downtown stood, which is about a mile and a half from here. About a mile from here. A mile? >> Yeah. Okay. I'm going to stay over here. Oh, can I talk to your sister? Hello. Uh over here, please. Back over here. Hi. So, you were coming from the waterfront. So, did you take Flagler, Dixie, or US1? I'm not sure. What do you ask? You don't remember? I'm Because I'm asking you Mhm. I'm asking you specifically Right. how my car is going to get from here to my house. So, that That I don't know yet. >> You You and you is all asking you Can you stay over here? different questions. Can you stay with this officer here at your back? Where are you going, sir? I'm just going to go to my car and I'll be right back. >> Why? Okay. Stay over here. But why? Stay here. No, you're not even asking the question I'm asking. I need to get my car and I'm going to come right back and talk to you, okay? It sounds like you're lying. It sounds like you're trying to fibs. No, I'm not. >> Oh, you're not saying the truth? >> I'm telling the truth. No, you're not. I'll be right back. >> you going to do in your car? I'll be right back. Okay, whatever. Ma'am. Yes, what's wrong? >> How can I help you? Cuz it seems like they're doing my car just fine. >> You know how you can help us? Just by standing right here until the primary officer that's taking over the incident is going to come back and talk to you, okay? Are you understanding that part? Ma'am, what do you think I'm understanding? Okay, I just want to say yes or no. >> No, it sounds like you're not understanding what we're saying. What? Yes, sir. Just stand Just stand in one spot because we're in the middle of the road, okay? We're not in the middle of the road. We're not. We're not. We're on the We're in the base How? of What is that? Just stay Just stand here. Malaya, just stand here. Alice Alice Street Alice Road No, street. Northwest Alice Street Alice Street Wait, how long were you there? Northwest Alice Street Northwest Northeast Alice Street Is this Northeast Alice Road? No, that's Flagler. No. [ __ ] Flagler runs this way, Alice Street runs this way. A L I C E Yep, that's Alice. I know. I know how to read. No, where does Where does the car need to go? Where do you live? 5 minutes down the road. 5 minutes down there. You want to come over here again? Where do I go? Your sister Your Your Your sister she has it. Where? Can you come over here for me? She's talking to your sister. Come here. Ma'am. Back over here, please. Yes. Cuz you're like You're having an attitude. I don't like that you're having an attitude. Don't worry about it. I don't know if you're having a bad day. Don't worry about it. Talk to me. You I hope you have a blessed rest of your day. Talk to me. Yes, Mr. What's your name? Englewood. Englewood? Yes, ma'am. Okay. I'm Mr. I'm Mrs. Brown. Brown. Okay. Thank you Thank you, Mr. Mr. Englewood. Englewood. Englewood. All right. So, I want to let you know Yes. I'm going to change heart from investigating the crash Can you Can you control yourself? Can you talk to your lawyer? Absolutely. Okay, thank you. I apologize. Thank you. So, I am changing heart from investigating the crash to now investigating a DUI, okay? Cuz I believe that you are impaired. I can smell alcohol from you. Can you, Mr. Englewood? Yeah. Can you? Okay. Okay. Your balance is off. You're stumbling all over the place. I'm Okay. I'm stumbling. I I Yes. I So, before before Before we proceed Honestly. Okay. Mrs. Lopez and Mr. Locke and Mr. Englewood. >> I just want to be honest with all these guys. So, before we proceed >> No, no, no. Mr. Englewood Okay. and Mrs. Lopez and Mr. Locke I'm naturally clumsy clumsy cuz you look like you don't care. You look like you don't really care about your job. Not responding. You look like you don't care about your job altogether. But me Mhm. I care about my job and I'm naturally clumsy. Okay. >> But what did you have to say, Mr. Englewood? So, what I have to say is I Yes, he used to Can you hold the phone? So, I >> I'm Englewood. Can you unlock your car? >> I'm not even saying anything. They're all trying to harass me here. Mr. Locke and Mr. Englewood and Ms. Lopez. Can I talk to you for a second? Street You can stay right there. Yep. You can go ahead and stay there. You can lock your car out. Yeah, exactly. Okay. Can I talk to you for a second? No. You can't. So, I'm going to change heart from investigating the crash report No, no, no, Mr. Englewood. Okay. What are you saying to him? Tenant. Yeah. Yeah. What do you know about the car? >> Yep. So, I'm My lawyer wants you to talk to my lawyer. Okay. So, >> Go ahead. Talk to her. I changed heart from investigating the crash to now investigating a DUI, okay? Cuz [laughter] I believe that you are impaired. I can smell alcohol from you. Yes. Anything you say can be used against you in court. You have the right to talk to a lawyer for advice before we ask you any question and to have him with you during questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you before any questioning if you wish. They're reading me my >> to answer questions without a lawyer present, you will still have to stop answering at any time. They're reading me my rights. >> to stop answering at any time until you talk to a lawyer. Do you understand these rights? No. Where are you? 5 5 What don't you understand? It should be unlocked. Okay, it should be unlocked. That sounds good. I'll take it seriously. What don't you understand, ma'am? I don't understand anything. Would you like for me to read it to you again? Sure. Because Ms. Lopez >> You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in a court. You have the right to talk to a lawyer before we ask you any question and to have him with you during questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you before any questioning if you wish. If you decide to answer questions without a lawyer present, you will still have the right to stop answering at any time. You also have the right to stop answering at any time until you talk to a lawyer. Do you understand these rights? No. Which part did you not understand? >> My lawyer is on the way. I'll let Which one you didn't understand? So, I believe you're intoxicated. I'm going to ask you to do field sobriety for me. No, I'm not intoxicated. >> No. No, I cannot. I'm not intoxicated. All right. So, I'm giving you the opportunity to to to dispel my suspicion. Ma'am. I'm asking you to perform to perform field sobriety tests for me, okay? Will you do the tests? >> Ms. Lopez, you had me Ma'am. impatient this whole entire couple hours. Ms. Lopez It seems like you're not in a good mood. I understand that. That's fine. Not everyone's in a good mood her in her really hour that they're working on. You 9 to 5. I don't know what your hours but every 9 to 5 that you're working on, I understand that not in a good mood. Whatever mood you're in, try to calm it down, pretty god. But, my lawyer is on her >> do the field sobriety test for me? >> Mr. Sir? Yes, ma'am. >> Mr. Lopez? Don't worry about her. I'm talking to Sir Lopez. >> That's That's fine. Don't worry about her. >> [clears throat] >> It's my investigation, okay? >> I'm talking to Sir Lopez. That's fine. It's my investigation. Talk to me. >> cuz you just arrived, Mr. Arguinzoni. >> No, I've been here the entire time. I was the first one to arrive. >> Have you? Cuz I've been talking to Miss Lopez for a long time. >> Well, I was talking to the person who saw you in your car. >> Okay. I'm talking to my lawyer now. No, no, I don't want to talk to you. >> Will you do the field sobriety test for me? Mr. Arguinzoni or Mrs. Lopez? I am giving you the opportunity to dispel my suspicion cuz I think you're drunk. Okay. >> Will you do the field sobriety test for >> Well, my lawyer is on the way. I'm tired of talking to you. Will you do the field sobriety test My lawyer is on the way. Say yes or no. Will you do the field sobriety test? Lawyer. My lawyer. Again, I'm giving you the opportunity to dispel my suspicion. My lawyer. >> Will you do the field sobriety test? Mr. Arguinzoni? Arguinzoni. All right. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. My I dropped my phone. I think I've given you plenty of opportunity to do the field sobriety test. Cuz I dropped my phone, I'm clumsy. Something. >> Will you do the Will you do the test? Will you do the test? I'm being reasonable. I'm allowing you plenty of opportunity to do the test. Will you do the test? My Hello? My lawyer. Hold on, babe. I'm fine, though. That's the thing. I'm literally fine. I haven't said anything. I haven't said anything rude. I haven't disrespected anyone. >> the test I've asked you to do? Hello? Do me a favor. Put your hands behind your Can you just give her your card? Put your hands behind your back. We don't play in game. Now it's my turn. >> I'm not playing games. OKAY. I'M SORRY. >> [laughter] [screaming] >> GET HER LEG. GET HER LEGS. >> [screaming] >> MALAYA, DON'T RESIST. >> [screaming] >> HOLD ON. HOLD ON. HOLD ON. HOLD ON. YOU GOT IT? WHY ARE YOU GUYS [ __ ] GRABBING ME? MALAYA, JUST STAY CALM. MALAYA, just stay calm. WAIT, SIR. SIR, MR. ARGUINZONI? MR. Arguinzoni Arguinzoni? Hold on. I'm sorry. I'm trying to talk to you. Put your hands behind your back. Can you guys please talk to me? And nobody wants to talk to me. Okay. We've given you enough opportunities to talk and you refused. I was trying to talk to you the whole entire time, but okay. >> Stand up, please. Stand up. One, two, three, up. Do you have anything in your pocket? Anything illegal? Any drugs? Anything I should know about? >> No, but I'm trying >> My car is right there. Let's get in my car, please. I'm not drunk. Okay. Um Mr. What's your name? Mr. Arguinzoni? Can I please talk to you? Go ahead. But I'm trying to talk >> car. Mr. Arguinzoni, I'm trying to talk to you. >> Um can I see my phone? My sis My lawyer? Okay. Okay. >> I just wanted to talk to her, please. Okay. I wasn't trying to ignore you. All right. Right now we're going to book you in jail. I gave you plenty of opportunities, okay? I can I wasn't trying to talk I wasn't trying to argue Watch your knee. Watch your knee. No, no, no. Watch your knee. Mr. Arguinzoni, I see first Where's her license, please? It's on me. It's on me. You want that Toyota? Yeah. The driver's defiance only intensified once she arrived at the county jail. Throughout the booking process, she remained belligerent with deputies and flatly refused to provide a breath sample for the DUI investigation. A search of her vehicle later revealed a container of cannabis and a license that had been suspended for unpaid fines. For turning a near-fatal mistake on the tracks into a physical struggle with police, she was officially booked on the following charges: DUI, resisting arrest without violence, and possession of cannabis. She also received citations for careless driving and operating a vehicle with a suspended license.