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
- Incident occurred before 6 a.m. on Avinguda Príncep Benlloch between numbers 14 and 20.
- Driver lost control, causing collisions with material damage only; no injuries reported.
- Breathalyser test positive for alcohol above criminal threshold.
- Police detained him for offence against public safety; to face judicial authorities.
Police in Andorra la Vella arrested a man early Saturday morning for driving under the influence after he struck a traffic bollard, a road sign, and a parked car on Avinguda Príncep Benlloch.
The incident took place shortly before 6:00 a.m. between numbers 14 and 20 on the avenue. Officers and firefighters responded to the scene, where the driver had lost control of his vehicle, causing a chain of collisions that resulted in material damage only. No injuries were reported.
Traffic agents secured the area to prevent further incidents, while firefighters deployed a truck with three crew members. They checked on the driver and spread sepiolite on the roadway to absorb fluids leaking from his vehicle. Responders also removed the damaged bollard and sign, replacing them with warning cones to alert other drivers.
Specialized police officers administered a breathalyser test, which returned a positive result for alcohol above the threshold for criminal charges. The man was detained on suspicion of an offence against public safety and is due to appear before judicial authorities during the day.
Emergency services confirmed no medical treatment was needed for the driver or bystanders. Further details on the suspect or precise alcohol levels have not been disclosed.
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