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Maryann Christy’s car was spotted by bemused police as she drove down a road with a large tree stuck to the car. The 54-year-old was pulled over as one police officer noticed the air bags on the vehicle had been deployed.

IG The tree was lodged into the car's bonnet

As she drove her 2004 Lincoln, the woman claimed she hit the tree but could not remember where on her journey in Chicago. Police said they arrested the careless woman for drink driving because she stunk of alcohol and failed the sobriety tests.

Roselle Police The footage warned people not to drink and drive

The footage posted by Illinois’ Roselle Police has gone viral and came with a chilling warning from the department. They wrote: “Yet another reason why you should not drink and drive.”

Roselle Police The tree was around 15ft in height

Roselle Police Police say the woman failed the sobriety test