Jay Cutler Tried to Flee DUI Scene, Offered $2,000: Docs

Jay Cutler allegedly attempted to flee the scene of his DUI and offered the other driver $2,000 not to involve authorities.

After Cutler, 41, allegedly rear-ended another vehicle in Franklin, Tennessee, the retired football player attempted to walk away from the incident, according to legal documents obtained by Us weekly. The victim also alleged that Cutler offered him “$2,000” to “not call the police.”

However, police arrived at the scene a few moments later. When the arresting officer spoke with Cutler, he noticed that the athlete was “staggering, swaying, and heavy-footed when walking,” as well as having “bloodshot, glassy, ​​red/pink, watery, and dilated” eyes. .

The officer asked Cutler if he consumed any alcoholic beverages, and Cutler initially responded “None,” according to the documents. However, the officer noticed the smell of alcohol and asked Cutler the same question a second time. Cutler responded “a little.”

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After being asked to perform a field sobriety test, Cutler refused. He was taken to a hospital where a blood sample was obtained.

While at the scene, police also examined the cars for damage. Cutler denied being in a car accident. Although the victim’s car had a “small dent” in the back, Cutler’s car had no noticeable damage. Doctors noticed that Cutler’s car had a “squeak in the front.”

Police also searched Cutler’s vehicle. They found a “rifle” in the back seat and a “loaded Glock pistol” in the center console.

Cutler was taken into custody for DUI. He was transported to the Williamson County Jail in Nashville. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, illegal possession of a weapon while intoxicated, implied consent and failure to exercise due care to avoid a collision.

Bail was set at $2,500 for the DUI and an additional $2,500 for release on bail (ROR).

Cutler did not address his arrest. Us got in touch for comment.

Days before his arrest, Cutler was deer hunting in Kentucky. He shared highlights from the tour on his social media page.

“Last night I ran to Kentucky,” he said in a video posted via Instagram on Wednesday, October 16. “The weather dropped a little, the temperature and pressure were high and the deer I was hunting was showing up. the last two nights. We thought that with the temperature dropping we could leave a little earlier.”

Although Cutler was a star quarterback for the Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos, he was also best known for his marriage to Cristina Cavallari. The exes, who were married from 2013 to 2022, share sons Camden and Jaxson, as well as daughter Saylor.