Staff Reporter
A 56-YEAR-OLD male driver was arrested in Oshakati following a motor accident that occurred at the traffic lights near the Oneshila Service Station on Saturday evening.
It is alleged that a white Toyota pickup (N3767SH) crashed into a black Volkswagen Polo hatchback (N38579SH), which was stationary at the traffic lights, waiting for its right of way.
Both drivers were tested for alcohol, and the test results for the driver of the Toyota pickup indicated a blood alcohol concentration of 1.32mg/l, far exceeding the legal limit of 0.36mg/l. He was arrested on the spot.
The other driver’s test results were 0.0mg/l, indicating no alcohol consumption.