Passed-Out Woman Slept Through Several Green Lights, Cops Say

A Crest Hill woman was accused driving under the influence when police found her passed out behind the wheel of her car, reports said.

went to the intersection of Cicero Avenue and Southwest Highway around 7 a.m. July 28 after a citizen reported a car stopped in traffic.

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When police arrived, they found the driver, Maria L. Deltoro, 34, and a male passenger fast asleep, reports said. Police said that Deltoro had apparently slept through several green lights behind the wheel of her car that was still engaged.

The officer reached inside the car to place it into park when it began rolling forward. As the officer gained control and placed the car into park, Deltoro woke up, reports said.

An open can of Modello beer was found in the center console, along with a glass of what appeared to be a clear alcoholic beverage, police said. As more police arrived, Deltoro’s car was moved off the roadway. She allegedly denied that she had been sleeping.

She continued to deny sleeping through several green lights and had a difficult time answering when she had her last drink, police said.

Police observed Deltoro’s eyes to be read and watery, and said she appeared “highly fatigued.” The officer said Deltoro admitted to having a couple glasses of wine the day before.

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After failing field sobriety tests, Deltoro refused to take a Breathalyzer test reports said. She was placed under arrest for driving under the influence and taken to the Oak Lawn police station.

At the police station, Deltoro complained she was in pain from a recent injury and requested to take her medication that was in her car, reports said. Police found a bottle of prescription medicine in Deltoro’s name, that indicated the medication would cause drowsiness and that alcohol may intensify its effects while operating a car or other dangerous machines.

The officer brought the medication to Deltoro, who told police that she is required to take it every 4 to 6 hours, reports said. Due to the state of her intoxication, police said, paramedics were summoned to take Deltoro to

Police said that Deltoro again refused to blow or agree to take a blood-alcohol draw in the emergency room. At some point, she agreed to take a blood test. The doctor asked police what time she had been arrested because Deltoro’s blood-alcohol content was still above the legal limit for operating a car, reports said.

She was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Deltoro’s next court date is August 14 in Bridgeview.

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