A drunk driver in Greater Natal disobeyed a police stop order, resulting in a car flip, the knocking down of a utility pole, and a temporary power outage affecting approximately 2,700 homes.
In the district of Pium, located in Greater Natal, a driver exhibiting signs of intoxication ignored a police order to stop and attempted to evade law enforcement on the evening of Monday, October 2. The situation escalated when police received reports of a vehicle swerving along the Rota do Sol. Upon trying to halt a gray passenger car, the driver fled, leading police on a chase.
Shortly after passing the Pium market, the driver lost control of the vehicle, resulting in a rollover accident that took out a power pole and impacted a parked motorcycle. Fortunately, despite the seriousness of the incident, both the driver and a passenger were unharmed. However, the collision caused a significant disruption, leaving around 2,700 properties without electricity.
The incident underscores the ongoing issues of impaired driving and public safety. Local authorities, represented by the State Highway Patrol Command (CPRE), have highlighted the importance of strict adherence to traffic laws and the dangers presented by drunk driving, calling for increased awareness and preventive measures to tackle such behavior on the roads.
