Kamloops man says he would get behind the wheel following drunk-driving incident

A Kamloops man involved in a drunk-driving accident allegedly told police he would continue to drive after being released following the accident.

On June 3, around 10:10 p.m., police received a report of a possible impaired driver on the 700-block of Tranquille Road, according to a press release from the Kamloops RCMP.

The driver lost control of his vehicle, struck a building, then crossed over four lanes of traffic and into a median, before coming to a stop in a parking lot. There, he began attempting to boost the truck, according to the RCMP.

Roadside breath tests were administered and registered fail readings, indicating a blood alcohol content exceeding .08, the legal limit.

The man was issued a 90-day driving prohibition and 30-day vehicle impound under the Motor Vehicle Act, as well as violation tickets for no driver’s license, open liquor in a vehicle and for failing to remain at an accident.

The driver allegedly stated he would continue to drive if released, so he was detained further until he was able to care for himself, according to the RCMP.

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