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Bayzhigoogahbahweekwe Matrious, 32, of Suttons Bay, Michigan, was taken into custody 2:14 p.m. March 3, on Interstate 80 in Adair on the charges of OWI, first offense and possession of a controlled substance - marijuana, first offense. She was additionally cited for open container and failure to maintain control.
According to an Iowa State Patrol report, at approximately 12:13 p.m. a single vehicle rollover was reported near mile marker 74. A Kia Telluride went deep into the north ditch, through the cable barriers, damaged 20 posts and rolled several times. A female, later identified as Matrious, and a male were being tended to by medics when troopers arrived at the scene. The male told them the female had been driving and took the corner too fast. He denied either had been drinking.
When troopers approached Matrious, she was observed to be acting belligerent toward medics, had bloodshot, watery eyes and appeared extremely tired. She said she had been changing lanes and lost control of the Kia. She refused medical attention and denied drinking any alcohol prior to the accident.
When troopers went to the vehicle to investigate, the odor of marijuana was detected coming from the Kia. Marijuana and THC vape pen in dispensary packaging were found in the Kia along with rolling papers. The male passenger claimed it was his but Matrious did admit to smoking at approximately 6 a.m. and said she had a medical marijuana card. She also admitted to drinking “way too much” the previous night. Troopers observed her balance to be impaired as she was falling in the ditch.
Matrious was told she was being detained for an OWI investigation and was transported to the Adair Fire Department for testing. Matrious consented to field sobriety testing and showed clues and indicators of impairment. Troopers at the accident scene located an open bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey near the crash, White Claw cans in the creek next to the crash and loose marijuana buds.
Matrious was transported to the Adair County Jail where she refused to provide a breath specimen for chemical testing and refused to sign the refusal form. During her jail booking, Matrious displayed extreme emotional changes, going from laughing to cursing and getting upset.
Matrious was released from the Adair County Jail after posting $2,000 cash or surety bond.