A 46-year-old truck driver was arrested in Jundiaí, São Paulo, after driving drunk and in the wrong direction for around two kilometers on the Bandeirantes Highway (SP-348). The incident occurred early Thursday morning when he entered the highway from a gas station in the wrong lane, creating a hazardous situation traffic. His reckless driving led to a collision with a concrete barrier, which ruptured his fuel tank and resulted in diesel spilling onto the road, in addition to damaging the tire and tearing the tarp of his trailer, releasing a portion of vegetable oil onto the asphalt.

When authorities, including personnel from the concessionaire AutoBan and the Military Highway Police, approached the driver, he exhibited signs of confusion, aggression, and disorientation. Witnesses noted that he had a strong smell of alcohol on his breath, red eyes, slurred speech, and was telling incoherent stories. This behavior raised serious concerns about the driver’s state of mind and sobriety at the time of the incident, highlighting the dangers of driving under the influence.

The police report documents the driver’s erratic actions and the subsequent risks posed to other motorists on the highway. This case underscores the ongoing issue of drunken driving in Brazil and its repercussions not only for the individuals involved but also for public safety on the roads. Given the circumstances, the incident will likely lead to legal consequences for the driver, emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement of laws against drunk driving to prevent such dangerous situations in the future.