Mar 14 • 22:58 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Driver Sleeps at the Wheel, Awakens During Approach and Drives onto Commercial Sidewalk; Watch Video

A driver was found sleeping in a luxury car, startled awake by authorities in Quixadá, Brazil, leading to a chaotic scene where he drove onto a commercial sidewalk.

In a surprising incident on Saturday morning in Quixadá, Ceará, municipal guards and military police discovered a man asleep at the wheel of a luxury vehicle around 6:30 a.m. The event took place along Avenida Plácido Castelo, a main commercial corridor in the city. Authorities captured video footage of the scene, showing the car stationary while they attempted to awaken the driver, who appeared startled when approached by the police. Upon being alerted, the driver seemed anxious and accelerated, driving the car across the avenue despite police orders to stop. This reckless behavior escalated as he veered onto a sidewalk in front of a commercial establishment, raising concerns for public safety. Fortunately, the police were able to encircle the vehicle and safely apprehend the driver, averting what could have been a more serious incident. Following the arrest, the driver was taken to the local police station for questioning, though officials have not confirmed whether he was under the influence of alcohol. The incident highlights potential issues regarding road safety and the risks associated with drowsy driving, as well as the need for vigilance among local authorities to prevent such occurrences in the future.

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