TIJERAS, N.M. (KRQE) – A suspected wrong-way drunk driver almost ran head-on into a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputy and had an interesting story for deputies on why he was driving so recklessly. It was 2 a.m. on August 19 on Highway 333 in Tijeras. A Bernalillo County deputy saw headlights heading straight for him and veered away from his patrol vehicle.
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The deputy turned around and pulled over a silver vehicle. When he approached the car, he had one simple question. Deputy: “Why are you driving the wrong way on the road?”
The driver, Taron Smith, told the deputy he was trying to get out of a dangerous situation. There were two women in the back seat, but could not explain the problem. Deputy: “Have you had any alcohol tonight, sir?”Smith: “Yes.” Deputy: “Yeah.”Smith: “Yes, I have.”Deputy: “How many? What did you drink tonight?”Smith: I was having drinks, I am just trying to get these guys home.”…