In Ylivieska, Finland, a passenger in a car caused a hazardous situation when they took control of the steering wheel while the vehicle was in motion, resulting in it veering off the road on Savontie on Thursday evening. The driver, who managed to keep the car from crashing too severely, lost control due to the passenger's actions, leading to the incident that caught the attention of local police. Thankfully, both the driver and the passenger emerged from the situation unharmed, according to a police report.

The police investigation revealed that the passenger who seized the wheel was suspected of severe drunk driving. The police were alerted to the incident around eleven o'clock that night, shortly after the event occurred. Breathalyzer tests conducted by the authorities confirmed that the passenger had an alcohol level exceeding the legal limit that qualifies as severe drunk driving. In Finland, this is classified if the blood alcohol concentration is at least 1.2 per mille or if there are over 0.53 milligrams of alcohol per liter in exhaled breath.

This alarming incident underscores the critical issues surrounding alcohol consumption and road safety, emphasizing how dangerous behavior can lead to potentially fatal consequences. The authorities will likely use this case to promote increased awareness about responsible drinking and driving, reinforcing the strict laws in Finland against driving under the influence of alcohol to prevent similar incidents in the future.