Butler Auto Group Executive Facing Felony Drunk Driving Charges

Robert Butler (left) with attorney Jim Voyles

WTHR is reporting that Butler Automotive Group President Robert Butler, who frequently appears in the prominent Indianapolis car dealership's television ads, made his first appearance in court with high-profile criminal defense attorney Jim Voyles to face two felony drunk driving-related charges. Butler's car struck two cars parked in the emergency lane along I-465 last weekend on the city's northside, causing serious injury to 25-year old Latin McKinney.

The quick-thinking of Indiana State Trooper David Ploog is credited with saving McKinney's life. Ploog applied a tourniquet to McKinney's leg, which was bleeding profusely when he arrived at the scene before emergency responders were able to get to the scene. Butler recorded a blood alcohol level 0.18, or more than double the legal limit. He faces two felony charges for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and causing serious bodily injury.