Drunk Driver Causes Major Traffic Incident in University District
A traffic collision involving a passenger vehicle and a public transport bus left multiple people injured and disrupted service on several bus lines. The incident, which occurred after 3:00 PM on Thursday, is under investigation, with authorities focusing on the driver of the passenger car, who exhibited an extremely high blood alcohol content.
Collision Details and Initial Response
The accident took place at the intersection of University Street and the main road near the airport, where a Chevrolet passenger car collided with Line 30 bus. Rescue components immediately responded to the scene, finding injuries among both bus passengers and the driver of the car. Firefighters worked to secure the area, extinguish any resulting fires, and contain leaked fluids using absorbent materials.
According to reports, the driver of the passenger car, born in 1977, was attempting to proceed straight on University Street and failed to yield to the bus traveling on the main road. “The driver born in 1977 did not at the intersection of the streets at the airport and the university of the public transport bus driving on the main road driven by a man born in 1983,” a police spokesman stated.
Injuries and Medical Treatment
Rescuers provided on-site care to those injured, with two individuals transported to a local medical facility with minor injuries. A woman born in 1999 and a man born in 1977 received treatment for their wounds. Fortunately, other passengers on the bus sustained only minor bumps and bruises, or were unharmed.
Legal Ramifications and Alcohol Involvement
The driver of the passenger car is facing serious legal consequences. After being sobered, the driver is expected to be charged with at least a crime of threat under the influence of an addictive substance, with the possibility of the charges being re-qualified to a more serious offense. Authorities confirmed that the driver’s breath test revealed an alcohol level exceeding three and a half per mille – a dangerously high concentration. The bus driver was also subjected to a breath test, though the results were not immediately disclosed.
Traffic Disruption and Ongoing Investigation
The accident caused significant disruption to public transportation. Line 24 was temporarily blocked, while Line 30 remained in operation. Traffic control was established at the scene to manage the flow of vehicles. Police officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of impaired driving and the potential for devastating consequences. “.
