Man Arrested for DUI in Andorra la Vella After Hitting Bollard, Sign, and Car
Police responded to a vehicle losing control early Saturday, striking multiple objects. Firefighters contained fluids, and a breath test confirmed illegal alcohol levels, leading to the driver's arrest with no injuries.
Key Points
- 27-year-old driver crashed into parked car, bollards, and sign on Avinguda Príncep Benlloch at 5:45 a.m., tested at 1.39 g/L alcohol.
- 73-year-old man stopped nearby for erratic driving, breathalyzer showed 1.52 g/L, arrested for DUI.
- No injuries reported; firefighters cleaned fluids and removed debris.
- Recent DUI arrests include 37-year-old tourist at 1.64 g/L and 23-year-old at 0.90 g/L.
Police in Andorra la Vella arrested a 27-year-old man early Saturday for driving under the influence after he lost control of his vehicle on Avinguda Príncep Benlloch, causing material damage only.
The incident took place around 5:45 a.m. while the driver was traveling uphill. His car collided with a parked vehicle in a parking area on the right side of the opposite lane, damaging three safety bollards on the sidewalk and a traffic sign. A breathalyser test showed 1.39 grams of alcohol per litre of blood, exceeding the criminal limit. The driver now faces charges for impaired driving and is due before judicial authorities.
As police managed the scene, a patrol stopped a second driver nearby who was making erratic maneuvers. The 73-year-old man tested at 1.52 grams per litre and was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
Firefighters responded with a truck and three crew members. They checked the 27-year-old driver, who needed no medical care, and used sepiolite to absorb fluids from the vehicle. Teams removed the damaged items and set up warning cones. No injuries were reported.
Authorities have detained four drivers in recent days on alcohol-related driving offences. These include a 37-year-old tourist arrested early Sunday at Pas de la Casa for driving the wrong way with 1.64 grams per litre, and a 23-year-old man stopped early Monday in Andorra la Vella with 0.90 grams per litre.
Police investigations into the Saturday incidents are ongoing.
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