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Drunk Driver Nearly Crashes, Falls Asleep at Red Light
13 Sep
Summary
- Driver found asleep at the wheel, hitting curbs and driving on the wrong side.
- Suspect appeared confused, unaware of location or time during stop.
- Police discovered a beer can in the driver's pocket post-arrest.
Lawrenceville police received multiple calls concerning a black Cadillac driving erratically. The vehicle was observed hitting curbs, traveling on the wrong side of the road, and eventually stopping at a red light with the driver appearing to have fallen asleep.
Officers located the Cadillac, noting the driver was again on the wrong side of the road. During the stop, the driver appeared disoriented, lacking awareness of his surroundings or the time. Body camera footage captured the subsequent arrest.
A search following the arrest revealed a beer can in the driver's pocket. Lawrenceville police used this incident to emphasize the severe consequences of impaired driving and urged motorists to plan their transportation ahead of time.
