Ford heiress arrested for driving while intoxicated in Michigan

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Ford heiress arrested for driving while intoxicated in Michigan

By staff writers From: NewsCore April 05, 2011 10:51AM


A FORD Motor Co executive and granddaughter of Henry Ford II was arrested and charged with drunk driving - while her young son was a passenger in her vehicle.

Elena Ford, the automaker's director of global marketing, reportedly lost control of her 2011 Ford Explorer around 10pm local time on Sunday in Ferndale, Michigan, WDIV-TV said.

The vehicle jumped a kerb, drove on the median and steered back into traffic, according to a police report.

Police said Ms Ford, 44, was pulled over and failed a sobriety test before being arrested. She was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and with child endangerment.

Her 11-year-old son was in the car, police said.

Ford's lawyer confirmed the arrest, calling it a private matter.