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Officers who spoke with the survivor noticed bruising on her cheeks, redness on her neck and chest, and bloodshot eyes, according to Camp.
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Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2025
State police alleged that Hernandez was exhibiting signs of impairment including glossy, bloodshot eyes and being severely unsteady on his feet.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Troopers alleged that his eyes were bloodshot and glossy and that the smell of alcohol emanated from the vehicle, state police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2025
While speaking with Mondragon, troopers allegedly observed signs of impairment, including the odor of alcohol, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes, state police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
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Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2025
State police alleged that Hernandez was exhibiting signs of impairment including glossy, bloodshot eyes and being severely unsteady on his feet.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Troopers alleged that his eyes were bloodshot and glossy and that the smell of alcohol emanated from the vehicle, state police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2025
While speaking with Mondragon, troopers allegedly observed signs of impairment, including the odor of alcohol, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes, state police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Bloodshot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloodshot. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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bloodshot
adjective
blood·shot
-ˌshät 
: red and inflamed
bloodshot eyes
Medical Definition
bloodshot
adjective
blood·shot
ˈbləd-ˌshät
of an eye
: inflamed to redness
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