Drunk driver causes two hit-and-runs in Lithuania before crashing

A drunk driver caused chaos in Marijampolė, Lithuania, on June 1, leading to two separate hit-and-run incidents before the vehicle veered off the road. The driver, identified as a man born in 1972, was found to have a blood alcohol content of 2.29 promille, significantly exceeding the legal limit.

The first incident occurred around 6:59 PM in Liepynų village, where the BMW struck an Opel Vivaro. The driver fled the scene. Shortly after, in Marijampolė on Vasaros Street, the same BMW collided with a Toyota RAV4. The driver again fled but subsequently lost control of the vehicle, driving off the road.

Authorities have impounded the BMW and initiated a pre-trial investigation. The driver faces charges under Article 281-1 of the Lithuanian Criminal Code, which pertains to driving while intoxicated. The law stipulates penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment for individuals found to be significantly impaired or who evade sobriety checks.