OAKLAND, Calif. — After multiple reports of a truck driver swerving on the interstate by numerous drivers, California Highway Patrol arrested the trucker on DUI charges.
CHP reports that just before midnight on June 20, officers responded to multiple calls reporting a semi-truck swerving between lanes and nearly causing several collisions.
“Officers immediately responded and located the vehicle northbound I-880 just south of 7th Street at approximately 12:05 a.m.,” a release from the CHP stated. “An enforcement stop was conducted on the vehicle and upon contacting the driver, officers observed signs of impairment.”
CHP initiated a DUI investigation and the driver was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence. He was later transported to Santa Rita Jail.
“Thanks to the public’s quick reporting, officers were able to locate the vehicle and prevent a potential tragedy,” CHP stated in the release. “The CHP encourages all motorists to report dangerous or impaired driving by calling 9-1-1.”
Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia.
I know this will impact the trucking industry greatly with more spot on checks and its my belief that all alcoholic beverages be removed from all truck stop venues . I have a strong family value as to believe restesaunts such as truck stops with dinners should not be allowed to sell booze of any kind one it use to be considered a professional and family atmosphere and should be kept that way , all to many times do I see truckers boozing it up smoking cones a legalized form of Marijuana or even Marijuana and who knows what else America gad strong family beliefs what is happening to that , all lost just to make a few extra bucks and drivers I’m ashamed to say this but trucking is no party place so shame on you drivers …