A Kentucky State Representative candidate was reportedly arrested Saturday on charges of leaving an accident scene, not wearing a seat belt and driving intoxicated.

Lexington-area TV station WKYT reported that Monteia Mundy, who is running to represent the 88th District, was involved in a crash on Boonesboro Road in Richmond while not wearing a seat belt.

The TV station also reported that witnesses told officials that before Mundy crashed into a ditch, the Republican candidate was seen driving on the wrong side of Lexington Road.

Mundy was booked at and later released from the Madison County Detention Center, according to WKYT.

WKYT reported the crash happened around 10:15 p.m. and Richmond station WBON TV posted on Facebook that Mundy was booked around midnight.

Mundy released a statement on Monday apologizing and saying what happened wouldn't happen again.

Her full statement:

“It is with great remorse that I apologize for my actions on Saturday evening. I apologize to my family, my colleagues, and my community. While the news reports are distorted and based on hearsay, I made a mistake. I still feel that this is God’s calling for my life and I am thankful to serve a forgiving Savior. For those of you that know me personally, you know that this is not my normal behavior. I used bad judgment to make a poor and selfish decision and I apologize to everyone that was unknowingly put at risk and let down by it. I am sorry for any action that has caused concern, disappointment, or doubt. This is the first time anything like this has ever happened in my life. I will work tirelessly to restore your confidence in me, and I guarantee that it will not happen again. I am so grateful for the outpouring of prayers and support from friends and constituents.”

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