Bus Driver Arrested for Drunk Driving After Passenger Injured in Tel Aviv
A 70-year-old female passenger was lightly injured and hospitalized after falling on a bus in Tel Aviv. The incident prompted police suspicion, leading to a breathalyzer test that revealed the bus driver was intoxicated. Traffic officers at the scene detected a strong smell of alcohol emanating from the driver. The breathalyzer test showed the driver’s blood alcohol concentration was 664 micrograms per liter, 2.8 times the legal limit. The driver, employed by the Dan bus company, was arrested following the test.
A passenger described the ride as a nightmare, noting the driver’s reckless behavior and sudden braking, which caused the woman to fall and sustain injuries. The passenger emphasized the danger of having a heavily intoxicated driver operating the bus. The police confirmed the driver’s arrest and the ongoing investigation into the incident.
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