A driver was arrested in Palma for having three times the legal blood alcohol limit and fleeing from the police.

PalmThe Palma Local Police are investigating a 48-year-old man for driving with a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit and attempting to flee from officers after disobeying a stop sign. According to a statement released by the police force, the incident occurred on January 4th at 3:00 AM, when a patrol from the Night Unit (UNOC) spotted a car driving erratically on Marquès de la Sènia Street. The officers signaled for the driver to stop, and while he initially pulled over, he then accelerated sharply to flee, leading to a high-speed chase. The pursuit ended on Torrent Street, where the man abandoned the car with the engine running and continued his escape on foot, until he was apprehended by officers a few meters away.

Once identified, the driver admitted that he had fled because he had consumed alcohol after an argument. The breathalyzer test showed a positive result of 0.75 mg/l, a figure three times the legal limit.

For these reasons, the man was informed that he was under investigation and summoned for a fast-track trial, while the vehicle was towed by the municipal tow truck service.