Rideshare driver arrested, accused of being impaired on pills, passing out with car in drive

Florida Highway Patrol arrested a rideshare driver after finding him passed out in his vehicle on Interstate 75 in Lee County with the car still in drive.

Troopers arrested Christian Thresher, who they say was driving impaired on pills.

"A rideshare driver's main responsibility is to get people home safe," FHP said. "This is inexcusable."

Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO)

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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