Police praise concerned member of the public who alerted them to drink driver in Lurgan
Police have praised a concerned person who alerted them over a suspected drink driver in Lurgan, later found to be well over the limit.
On Saturday night officers received a report from a member of the public who had witnessed a minor road traffic collision in the Lurgan area,
The person had concerns that one of the drivers was under the influence of alcohol.
"Despite our quick response the driver had hastily left the scene before our arrival,” police said.
"The driver was identified with the help of witnesses and good teamwork amongst our crews resulted in a male being in Craigavon where he blew a 109 reading on the preliminary breath test – well over three times the legal limit.”
The male was subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol and spent the night in police custody.
"Unfortunately, during this festive period we are likely to see an increase in these incidents and it was only through sheer luck that no injuries were caused during this collision.
"It a difficult to believe that there are still people choosing put their community in danger by driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
"Thank you to the members of the public who were quick to notice and report this to us.”
The incident prompted police to remind motorists of the ‘Fatal Five’ points in their ongoing road safety campaign – don’t drink or take drugs; slow down. don’t get careless; belt up and stay off your phone.