In a somewhat unusual and definitely not recommended detour, a suspected drunk driver found themselves navigating the terrain of a Bloomington golf course — not with a golf cart, but with their own vehicle. In an incident that ended with a car stuck in a sand trap, the Bloomington Police Department in Minnesota took to social media to share details about this driving mishap. According to their Facebook post, the driver, whose coordination might be as questionable as their golf swing, managed to drive through two sand traps before getting their vehicle lodged in a third.
The department’s social media update didn’t just serve to recount the driver’s off-course excursion but also to remind the public about the dangers of driving under the influence. “Probably like their golf game, this suspected drunk driver couldn’t avoid the sand trap,” the post read, playfully jabbing at the driver’s expense. Nonetheless, the underlying message was clear: drinking and driving is neither a game nor worth the risk it poses to oneself and others. The department urged people to make smarter choices, saying, “Please Don’t drink and drive.”
While the post did not specify whether anyone was injured or what charges might be filed, it did highlight a continuous issue with drunk driving. Despite ongoing public campaigns and legal repercussions, incidents like these serve as reminders that the message has yet to fully resonate with all drivers. The Bloomington Police Department’s Facebook update, alongside its light-hearted tone, also carries a deeper plea for safety and responsibility behind the wheel…