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Driver accused of having BAC more than 5x the legal limit, trooper says
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Mitchell Koch, Debra Worley , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The driver's blood alcohol content was measured at 0.
A driver in Arizona is facing felony charges for allegedly driving while impaired. The incident occurred in late June, with multiple people reporting erratic driving on Loop 101. Troopers located the suspected vehicle and found it had crashed into a wall and sign while merging onto I-10.
441, significantly over the legal limit. Open containers were found in the vehicle. Further details on the incident, including the driver's identity, are available from the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
No injuries were reported in the crash.
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Category: local Published: July 8, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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