Missoula Man Blows .243 BAC After Backing Into Another Car

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On September 24, 2026, at approximately 5:17 PM, a 911 caller reported that another driver backed into her parked car at the Villagio apartments in the 1100 block of Otis Street. After a brief confrontation, the other driver drove away and parked on the other side of the building. The caller reported that the other driver was slurring his speech.  

A Missoula Police Department Officer arrived on scene. The suspect was identified as 57-year-old Jason Weaver by his Montana driver's license. When Weaver exited the vehicle, the officer asked if he would consent to being put through the standardized field sobriety tests. Weaver agreed to participate.  

The officer noticed that Weaver’s speech was slurred, his eyes were bloodshot and watery, and the smell of an alcoholic beverage was on his breath. The officer performed the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, and Weaver scored six out of six indicators of impairment.  

DUI Test Results: Indicators of Impairment

The officer asked him if he had any injuries or a handicap that would prevent him from being able to complete the tests. Weaver stated that he had sciatica pain, but said he felt he could perform the test. Weaver said, “I hope so, sir, because I'd be looking at a felony.”  

Weaver scored four out of eight indicators of impairment on the walk and turn test, indicating a high probability of impairment. Weaver scored three out of four indicators of impairment during the one-leg stand test.  

The officer read the Weaver the PAST advisory and requested a preliminary breath test. Weaver consented to the preliminary breath test and blew a 0.243 BAC, which is three times the legal limit. Weaver again stated that this would be his fourth DUI charge. Without asking any questions, Weaver stated that he drank two shots of vodka in the car in the last half hour, claiming he was just listening to the news.  

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Then Weaver was placed under arrest. The officer read Weaver the Montana implied consent advisory and requested a blood draw. Weaver consented to the blood draw and was transported to St. Patrick Hospital, where a sample was collected. 

Then Weaver was transported to the Missoula County Detention Facility. He is currently being charged with felony DUI, careless driving, and operating without liability insurance. 

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