Singer Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday evening in Southern California on suspicion of driving under the influence and was later transported to a hospital for testing, according to reports.

Spears, 44, was taken into custody in Ventura County and booked into the Ventura County jail following a traffic stop. Authorities pulled the singer over after receiving reports that her vehicle was driving erratically.

According to dispatch audio obtained by Page Six, officers were alerted to a vehicle matching Spears’ car description moving unpredictably on the road.

“Black BMW sedan in and out of lanes… speeding,” the dispatch audio revealed.

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Law enforcement officers later stopped Spears in Westlake Village, a community located not far from her home in Southern California. Reports indicate she was alone in the vehicle at the time of the stop.

Following the arrest, California Highway Patrol officers transported Spears to a nearby hospital early Thursday morning in order to conduct blood testing related to the investigation.

TMZ reported that the hospital visit was not related to injuries but was carried out so authorities could determine Spears’ blood alcohol content.

Sources told TMZ that Spears spent some time at the hospital while the blood sample was taken.

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While officials have not publicly released the results of the blood alcohol test, sources cited in the report said Spears has told people her blood alcohol level was .06.

In California, the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration while driving is .08 percent. However, individuals can still face DUI charges if officers observe erratic driving behavior.

Spears’ manager, Cade Hudson, confirmed the arrest and addressed the situation in a statement to TMZ.

“This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable. Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully, this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time,” Hudson said.

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The arrest occurred on Wednesday evening, and Spears was taken to the hospital early Thursday morning for the blood test.

The traffic stop took place in Westlake Village, which is located within Ventura County in Southern California.

In recent years, Spears has continued to draw attention from fans and media outlets due to activity on her social media accounts.

Reports indicate Spears deactivated her social media account on Wednesday following the arrest.

Spears rose to international fame as a pop music star in the late 1990s and early 2000s and has remained one of the most widely recognized entertainers in the music industry.

The current DUI case is under investigation, and authorities have not yet released additional details regarding potential charges or the outcome of the blood alcohol testing.

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