An Arizona driver is facing multiple felony charges after state troopers say they attempted to stop a dangerously impaired motorist whose blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was measured at an astonishing 0.441%, more than five-and-a-half times Arizona’s legal limit of 0.08% for driving under the influence.
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS), the incident unfolded in late June after several motorists called 911 to report an erratic driver traveling on Loop 101 in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The reports prompted troopers to begin searching for the vehicle as concerns grew that the driver posed an immediate threat to other motorists.
Multiple 911 Calls Alert Authorities
Drivers Reported Erratic Behavior on Loop 101
Authorities said several witnesses contacted emergency dispatchers after observing a vehicle being driven in an unsafe and unpredictable manner along Loop 101 in the Arrowhead area northwest of Phoenix.
Using the information provided by callers, DPS troopers located the suspect vehicle several miles farther south near Camelback Road. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver failed to comply with their commands to pull over.
Driver Failed to Stop Before Crashing
Vehicle Slammed Into Wall and Road Sign
Rather than stopping for law enforcement, investigators said the driver continued traveling before ultimately losing control while merging from Loop 101 onto eastbound Interstate 10…