Drunk Driver hits UTA Bus in Salt Lake City

Posted By Ron Kramer on December 18, 2009

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after she drove into an oncoming UTA bus on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. The Utah drunken driving accident happened near 800 West and 750 North, Salt Lake City, Utah, around 6 a.m. KSL news reports that the woman wanted to make a right-hand turn. She instead crossed the double yellow line and tried to go southbound in the northbound lanes, hitting the front of a UTA bus.

No one was injured on the bus, and the woman who hit the bus had no serious injuries. The bus driver tried to swerve but there wasn’t much he could do besides slow down. The woman was given a field sobriety test and officers report that she “did poorly”. She was transported to be processed of driving under the influence.

People, when you drive, lay off the alcohol. The life you save may be your own.

Reduce the Number of Utah Injury Accidents, Obey Utah’s DUI Laws

According to alcoholalert.com, approximately 20% of the fatalities are attributed to alcohol. In 2008, there were 55 alcohol related fatalities.

According to the law in Utah, those driving with a blood alcohol level above .08 are arrested for DUI. After you are charged, your license is confiscated by the arresting officer and replaced with a temporary licence. You’ll be taken to the police station and your car may be impounded. You will most likely spend the night in jail and face more severe penalties if convicted. You may serve a 48-hour jail sentence, be subject to a series of fines, have your license suspended or be required to seek treatment for alcohol or drug abuse.

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