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Truck driver faces DUI charges after hitting parked cars

A truck driver in British Columbia is facing charges after allegedly driving under the influence and hitting four parked cars on December 9th. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Mary Hill Bypass in Port Coquitlam.

The incident: BC Highway Patrol reported that the driver of the truck was seen driving erratically before striking the parked vehicles.

  • Authorities arrived after a resident reported the incident. The truck was identified and stopped by BC Highway Patrol, according to RCMP News.
  • The driver's blood alcohol level was reportedly over 80 mg per 100 ml.

Consequences: The driver faces potential charges for impaired driving and has received a 90-day driving prohibition.

The driver's BC license has been seized, and the truck was impounded for 24 hours.

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