Accused I-4 wrong-way driver allegedly had blood alcohol level at twice the legal limit

The Brief

  • A wrong-way driver was arrested early Wednesday on I-4 near John Young Parkway.
  • Troopers say his BAC was 0.20, more than double the legal limit.
  • It remains unclear if FDOT’s wrong-way detection system was triggered.

ORLANDO, Fla. A man was arrested early Wednesday morning after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say he was caught driving the wrong way on Interstate 4 in Orange County with a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit.

Suspect facing DUI charge

What we know:

A man, identified as Juan Gabriel Frias Franco, was arrested around 3 a.m. Wednesday after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said he was caught driving the wrong way on I-4 near John Young Parkway in Orange County.

According to the arrest report, he was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.20 — more than twice the legal limit in Florida. Troopers were able to stop him by coordinating maneuvers both behind and in front of his vehicle.

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