Novice driver caught 8.5 times over drink-drive limit after crash in Co Donegal

A novice driver crashed into a ditch in Churchill, Co Donegal, and was found to be 8.5 times over the legal drink-drive limit. Twelve drivers were arrested across Donegal in the past week for drink or drug driving.

Novice driver arrested in Churchill after car leaves road

According to roscommonherald.ie, a novice driver was arrested on Wednesday morning after his car left the road at Churchill, Co Donegal, and ended up in a ditch.

Gardaí from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit attended the scene and found the driver to be approximately eight and a half times over the legal drink-driving limit.

"The novice driver of the car was found to be approximately eight and a half times over the legal limit," a Garda spokesperson said. "They were arrested on suspicion of drink driving by Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit. They were then charged to appear in court. Amazingly and very thankfully neither they nor their passenger sustained injuries."

The arrest is part of a broader enforcement pattern across the county. Twelve drivers were detained in Donegal over the past week on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Ahead of the bank holiday weekend, local gardaí announced that high-visibility patrols, speed checks and checkpoints would be deployed throughout the county.

"Our priority is to keep people safe so please make responsible decisions this weekend and always in relation to road safety," the spokesperson added. "Help save lives by driving in a safe and a responsible manner."

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