Suspected drunk driver backs into Fort Myers Police officer's vehicle during traffic stop

Fort Myers police arrested a man they say was drunk driving in downtown Fort Myers before backing into a patrol car during a traffic stop.According to the Fort Myers Police Department, on Saturday night, officers responded to reports of a suspected drunk driver after a witness reported seeing a pickup truck swerving through traffic and nearly causing multiple crashes. An officer found the truck in downtown Fort Myers and saw the driver exhibit driving behavior consistent with impairment, FMPD said. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the truck, but the driver continued onto the Caloosahatchee Bridge before eventually stopping.During the traffic stop, the driver reversed the truck into the officer's patrol vehicle, crashing into it, FMPD said. The driver was identified as Neil Blair, 50, who officers discovered had two prior DUI convictions.Blair displayed multiple signs of impairment, including smelling like alcohol, bloodshot and glassy eyes, slurred speech and trouble maintaining balance, FMPD said. Blair also refused field sobriety exercises and breath testing.Officers also located open alcoholic beverages in Blair's truck.Blair was arrested and faces charges of DUI, DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to DUI testing.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.