Mar 21 • 20:40 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Drunk driver crashes car into house and is arrested in flagrante in Buri

A drunk driver was arrested for crashing into a house in Buri, Brazil, after admitting to having consumed alcohol before driving and failing a breathalyzer test.

In Buri, São Paulo, a driver was arrested after crashing his car into the wall of a house late on Friday night, October 20. Authorities from the Buri Civil Guard reported that the driver was not only intoxicated but also had an expired vehicle registration. The driver admitted to having consumed alcohol prior to the incident, which was confirmed by a breathalyzer test indicating his level of intoxication.

The collision resulted in significant damage to both the car and the property, with images showing the vehicle's front completely destroyed and a noticeable crack in the house's wall where the impact occurred. During the police intervention, it was revealed that the driver's vehicle was also operating with irregular licensing, prompting officers to seize the car and tow it to an impound lot.

Following the crash, the driver was taken to the Itapeva Police Station, where he remained in custody pending legal proceedings. This incident underscores the ongoing issue of drunk driving in Brazil and the enforcement actions being taken by local authorities to keep the roads safe from impaired drivers.

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