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Drunk driver crashes into four cars in Lithuania's Trakai district
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Drunk driver crashes into four cars in Lithuania's Trakai district

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A drunk driver in Lithuania caused a four-car collision in Trakai district on August 24, with the driver registering a blood alcohol level of 2.60 promille.
  • In a separate incident in Vilnius, another drunk driver with a blood alcohol level of 1.81 promille collided with a bus.
  • Police have initiated pre-trial investigations in both cases, and the drivers face criminal liability, with potential confiscation of their vehicles.

A serious traffic accident occurred in the Trakai district on August 24 around 5:15 PM when a drunk driver crashed into four other vehicles. The incident took place on Medลพiotojลณ Street in Naujasis Lentvaris village. The driver, born in 1972, was operating a "Toyota" that collided with an "Audi," another "Toyota," and a "Lexus."

Authorities determined the driver had a severe level of intoxication, with a blood alcohol content of 2.60 promille. This level is significantly above the legal limit and indicates extreme impairment.

In a separate incident on the same day in Vilnius, another drunk driver caused a collision. Around 5:57 PM on Laisvฤ—s Avenue, a "Volvo" driven by a man born in 1975, who was found to be intoxicated at 1.81 promille, struck a "Man" bus.

In both instances, the Lithuanian police have launched pre-trial investigations. The drivers involved face potential criminal charges and the confiscation of their vehicles as a consequence of their actions. The article emphasizes the severe legal repercussions for driving under the influence.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.