(CMR) A police vehicle was rear-ended by a suspected drunk driver while on patrol in West Bay on Monday, 6 November.
Reports from the RCIPS are that around 1:15 a.m., a Firearms Response Unit vehicle was on patrol in West Bay in relation to the multiple firearm-related incidents over the weekend, when it was involved in an MVA where the police vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle.
The male driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a roadside breath test was conducted with a reading of .233%.
No injuries were reported; however, the incident resulted in a police vehicle on active duty during a significant crime event response being put out of service due to the actions of a drunk driver.
The RCIPS said it is every motorist's responsibility to be fit to drive when they get behind the wheel. This incident demonstrates the impact poor driving behavior can have not only on other road users, but also the wider community.
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