Six Cases of Driving Under the Influence in Pazardzhik in One Day

In Pazardzhik and the surrounding region, six swift proceedings have been initiated within the past 24 hours for driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of drugs.

The most notable event in the past 24 hours involves a 27-year-old man who refused to stop when signaled by a patrol in Velingrad. The man increased his speed, leading to a police chase that lasted for some time and ended with him leaving the limits of Velingrad, heading towards the village of Ablanitsa.

During the escape, he lost control of the vehicle and hit a rock by the roadside, though he was not injured. A breathalyzer test showed a high alcohol concentration.

The man is from the Batak village of Nova Mahala.

Another incident involved a self-accident involving a minibus between the villages of Chernogorovo and Ovchepoltsi. The 53-year-old driver lost control of the truck, which overturned. A breathalyzer test indicated over 2 promille of alcohol.

The police also responded to a report via a hotline about an unlicensed driver.

Prime Minister Rumen Radev is convening a meeting today at the Council of Ministers to discuss measures to improve road safety.

Source: БНР