Feb 27 • 10:43 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Drunk driver crashes into Civil Police vehicle in Campo Grande

A drunk driver crashed into a Civil Police vehicle in Campo Grande, Brazil, early Friday morning, leading to the driver's arrest for DUI.

In the early hours of Friday morning in Campo Grande, Brazil, a driver under the influence of alcohol collided with a Civil Police vehicle, causing significant damage to his car. The incident occurred around 4:28 AM on Avenida Manoel da Costa Lima, as police were conducting patrols in the area. They had temporarily stopped to apprehend a suspect who was stealing wires when the crash happened.

The police reported that the vehicle of the intoxicated driver was severely damaged in the front due to the collision. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of damages to the Civil Police vehicle. Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement administered a breathalyzer test to the driver, which revealed an alcohol level of 0.88 milligrams per liter of exhaled air, a clear indication of exceeding the legal limit for driving.

While the police observed visible signs of intoxication, the driver was apprehended on charges of driving under the influence. This event highlights ongoing issues with drunk driving in the region and underscores the police's work in maintaining public safety, especially during nighttime hours when such incidents are more likely to occur.

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