Accused drunk driver tries to buy alcohol from business he crashed into, CA cops say
A man accused of driving drunk tried to buy alcohol from a business he crashed into, California police say.
The 34-year-old failed to stop his truck after entering the Santa Rosa store’s parking lot on Sept. 20, causing him to smash into a corner of the business, the Santa Rosa Police Department said in a Sept. 21 Facebook post.
After the crash, the man, who had “significant injuries,” left his truck and entered the store, where he tried to buy alcohol, police said.
He was taken to a hospital, police said.
The man had a blood alcohol content of 0.32, four times the legal driving limit in the state of California, according to police.
Police said he was arrested on a number of charges, including driving under the influence and driving while license is suspended.
Santa Rosa is about 100 miles southwest of Sacramento.
This story was originally published September 22, 2023 at 3:07 PM with the headline "Accused drunk driver tries to buy alcohol from business he crashed into, CA cops say."
