In a sobering incident echoing the dangers of impaired driving, a "super drunk" motorist was arrested after hitting a Livingston County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle during a routine traffic stop. The collision, occurring on August 14, took place just before midnight on US-23 near Clyde Road in Hartland. As reported by ClickOnDetroit, the deputy was conducting the stop outside of their vehicle when the driver, whose blood alcohol concentration was measured at 0.20%, struck the cruiser.
Despite the unsettling nature of the accident, there were no injuries reported—a fortunate outcome while the crash was captured on dashcam footage available for public viewing. Michigan law defines "super drunk" drivers as those who register a BAC of 0.17% or higher, a threshold the arrestee exceeded, paving the way for increased penalties under the state's Impaired Driving Law. During the traffic stop that could have ended the deputy's life outside the patrol vehicle, the impaired driver's irresponsible actions brought about their arrest.
The Livingston County Sheriff's Office took to social media to address the incident, using the crash to underscore their #DriveSoberOrGetPulledOver campaign's message. With a focus on the community's safety and the risks posed to all by impaired driving, the office posted: "Impaired driving doesn't just put the driver at risk—it endangers everyone on our roads, including the first responders working to keep our community safe."
Reiterating the importance of responsible decisions, the Sheriff's Office emphasized, "When you choose to drive impaired, you're making a decision that can change lives forever."
