A 34-year-old resident of Skopje was detained after a car accident that occurred yesterday afternoon in the “Spring” area of the city. The incident took place around 3:10 PM when a “Matiz” vehicle, bearing Skopje registration marks, collided with a “Honda” driven by a 20-year-old from the same city. The initial confrontation stemmed from material damage sustained during the collision.
Upon investigation by law enforcement, police officers determined that the driver of the “Matiz” was operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Testing revealed that the driver’s blood alcohol content measured 3.29. Following the confirmation of intoxication, the individual was formally deprived of freedom at 5:00 PM.
Authorities confirmed that the suspect was identified, and the involved car was subsequently confiscated. The incident underscores the local police department’s enforcement actions regarding impaired driving within Skopje. The details provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs confirm that the investigation focused on the driver’s impairment, leading to the immediate removal of the vehicle from the streets.
The authorities maintained that the objective was to address the dangerous combination of alcohol consumption and operation of a motor vehicle.
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