Updated on November 6, 2021
Man Sneezes While Breathing Into DUI Ignition Interlock; Blows Off Dashboard Knobs
“Everybody except me thinks it’s hilarious,” said Will “Bill” Hill, shaking his head. After Hill was arrested last year for drunk driving, he was required to install an ignition interlock device on his car. Before he can start the car, Hill must exhale into the dashboard-mounted device. If he has consumed any alcohol, the car won’t start.
Arrow shows distinctive bruise on Hill’s face from projectile-like ventilation button (inset)
It’s a drill he’s performed dozens of times, but yesterday, as he sat in his driveway getting ready to leave for work, he inadvertently sneezed as he blew into the interlock, causing a barrage of dashboard knobs to fly off, pummeling his face.
“It was horrible,” said the traumatized Hill. “The volume button hit my nose, and the A/C button chipped my front tooth. But the worst was the ventilation button. It left this mark,” he said as he pointed to a red bruise on his forehead.
“Everybody thinks it’s hilarious except me,” said Hill. “What if it never goes away?”
