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Melissa Rycroft Says She’s Struggling After Texas DWI Arrest

Her attorney calls for patience pending toxicology results.

Overview

  • Rycroft acknowledged difficulty in an Instagram reply, writing that life "really sucks" right now and that she is trying to march forward.
  • Southlake police say they responded on Sept. 23 to a single-vehicle crash and found her SUV had struck a tree with no injuries reported.
  • Witnesses reportedly observed erratic driving before the crash, officers administered field sobriety tests at the scene, and she was arrested and booked.
  • Arrest records show she was held about eight hours and released on a $1,000 bond with a promise to appear in court.
  • Police reports obtained by outlets describe signs of impairment and spilled liquids in the vehicle, while her lawyer emphasizes the presumption of innocence and notes the case remains under investigation.