Drunk driver falls asleep in intersection, caught after citizen reports car not moving

Police in Goyang, South Korea, have arrested a man in his 40s for drunk driving after he fell asleep at the wheel of his car, blocking an intersection. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning when a citizen reported a vehicle stopped in the middle of a three-lane road. Officers dispatched to the scene found the man, identified only as Mr. K, asleep inside his car, which was stopped at a crosswalk.

According to authorities, a sobriety test revealed Mr. K's blood alcohol content was significantly above the legal limit, meeting the criteria for license revocation. Police are currently investigating the full details of his actions, including the specific circumstances under which he began driving after consuming alcohol.

The arrest highlights the dangers of driving under the influence and the importance of public vigilance in reporting suspected impaired drivers.