Kerry Kennedy Arrested: Driving Under the Influence Of Powerful Prescription Pills

Robert F. Kennedy's daughter, Kerry Kennedy, was arrested in New York this morning after cops claim she was driving while under the influence of drugs and crashed into a tractor-trailer.

The State Police released a statement stating they received 911 calls around 8:00 AM reporting a woman in a 2008 Lexus who was driving in an "erratic manner."

When cops arrived to the scene, officers found Kerry's damaged car nearby with Kennedy seated behind the wheel.



Officers approached the vehicle and determined Kennedy was under the influence of drugs.

According to WABC in NY, Kennedy told the officers she had taken an ambien, which is a powerful prescription sleeping pill.

It has to be noted that Kennedy was arrested and charged with driving while impaired by drugs.

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