“The Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger has been charged with driving under the influence following her high-speed car crash late Tuesday night, Page Six has confirmed.
The reality star is also facing a driving while impaired by alcohol charge. Both will require court appearances.
Furthermore, she has been slapped with six traffic violations related to negligent and reckless driving, speeding, driving with a suspended registration and failure to notify the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration of her change of address.
The fines associated with the above-mentioned charges range from $50 to $510 and will require court appearances.
TMZ first reported her DUI charges. The outlet also reported that Huger claimed she was coming home from dinner with a friend and they were discussing serious topics before her crash.
She allegedly said she was crying while driving. She reportedly claimed her emotions were running high as a vehicle headed toward her, causing her to swerve away and lose control.
According to Radar, Huger was arrested following the accident for refusing to take a breathalyzer test. She was taken into custody where she was cited for driving under the influence before she was released.
A rep for the Bravolebity did not immediately respond to Page Six’s requests for comment regarding her several citations.
Huger, 60, totaled her luxury 2017 Maserati Tuesday evening when she struck a median and a crosswalk sign at an intersection before finally colliding with a parking sign.
A spokesperson for Maryland’s Montgomery County Police Department told TMZ that she was driving in an “aggressive manner” ahead of her crash.
It’s unclear if the La’ Dame By KH owner sustained serious injuries in the crash. However, her car was reportedly so heavily impacted that it had to be towed away.
Huger has starred on “RHOP” since its debut season in 2016.
She is an entrepreneur in the home, beauty and wellness space as well as an advocate and ambassador for Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment (PAVE) and the Alzheimer’s Association.
