Columbus police say a drunk driver tried to pass a semi on the shoulder yesterday morning, and instead ended up wrecking both vehicles.

Brandon E. Miller was arrested after the incident yesterday morning on Indianapolis Road near Lowell Road on preliminary charges of operating a vehicle under the influence wtih endangerment and driving under the influence with a previous conviction.

Sgt. Matt Harris says that Miller tried to pass the semi on the shoulder, as it was turning onto Lowell Road, crashing into the truck and disabling both vehicles. As officers talked to Miller, they allegedly noticed the strong smell of alcohol. He tested at .141 percent.