On Monday night in Savannah, a driver took a car straight down the Frank Downing Fishing Pier on the Moon River, nearly hitting two people who were out trying to fish, not dodge vehicles. Chatham County officers arrested the motorist on suspicion of driving under the influence and issued a DUI citation. Authorities have not released the driver's name.
According to Boston 25, the pier sits off Diamond Causeway, and officers responded after reports that a vehicle had been driven up onto the structure. Local station WTOC reports that officers encountered the vehicle while on patrol.
WJCL reports that two anglers on the pier managed to avoid injury as the vehicle came close to reaching them, and that officers determined the driver was impaired before making the arrest. Chatham County Police wrote on social media, "This could have had tragic consequences," and urged people not to drive while impaired.
How Officers Handled the Close Call
Officials say the vehicle was driven all the way to the end of the pier before officers arrived, a detail local coverage confirmed by WTOC. After taking the driver into custody on impairment allegations, deputies issued a DUI citation and cleared the scene. No additional charges were reported at the time.
Legal Stakes for a Georgia DUI
In Georgia, DUI charges can bring fines, mandatory education and potential jail time under OCGA § 40-6-391. The statute's penalties and related administrative actions are summarized in legal references such as FindLaw.
Police: This ‘Could Have Had Tragic Consequences’
Chatham County Police reiterated on social media that the incident "could have had tragic consequences" and again urged the public to avoid driving while impaired, according to Boston 25. Officers said there were no injuries and have not released the driver's identity.
