On Saturday, Lithuanian police reported several incidents involving intoxicated drivers. One incident occurred in Dūkštai, where a 51-year-old man driving a ‘Mercedes Benz’ crashed into a coffee machine parked outside a store and fled from the scene. The driver, later identified as having a high blood alcohol content of 2.63 promille, was quickly apprehended and faced criminal charges.

In another case, a 55-year-old man driving a ‘Ford Transit’ in Panevėžys caused an accident and also attempted to escape. His blood alcohol level was measured at 1.70 promille, and he has been summoned for questioning as part of an ongoing investigation. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns regarding road safety and the prevalence of drunk driving in the region.

The article details another report from Šiauliai, where a 25-year-old driver operating a ‘VW Caddy’ lost control and ended up in a snowdrift. Authorities recognized the driver was also under the influence, suggesting a worrying trend of impaired driving among various age groups, prompting the need for enhanced measures to prevent such offenses and ensure public safety on the roads.