Sober drivers charged with DUI find lives ruined waiting for proof of innocence [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) – William Rose takes full responsibility for the accident.

Having driven to take his son to Middle Tennessee State University for class and with a few hours to kill, the husband and father of two decided to hustle and make a few bucks making deliveries for Uber Eats.

It had rained, he recalls, and the intersection of St. Andrews Drive and Wellington Place was wet and unfamiliar as he pulled out.

“This guy came speeding on through and we collided,” Rose said.

He expected the police to arrive. He expected to have to explain to his wife why his car was now heavily damaged.

But he never imagined he’d be charged with a DUI, leaving the scene in the back of a Murfreesboro police squad car.

“I kept telling (police), sir, you’re making a mistake. I haven’t been drinking. I’m not impaired,” Rose said.

A WSMV 4 Investigation found Rose’s case isn’t unique.

From Clarksville to Murfreesboro, …