The driver of the russebil, who was involved in an accident on E39 in Flekkefjord on Monday 1 May 2023, has been charged with drink driving.
He was driving under the influence of alcohol
– We received an analysis of the blood sample. On this basis, the charges against the driver were amended to include driving under the influence of alcohol, says Tove Glendrange, head of police investigation at the Flekkefjord and Kvinesdal Police Station.
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The accused was interrogated. He pleaded guilty to drunk driving and agreed to have his driving license confiscated.
"The blood sample was taken a few hours after the accident and does not give an accurate picture of the extent of the effects of alcohol while driving," says Glendrange.
An accident on the E39 in Flekkefjord sent five people to hospital. Since then, the police have been investigating the case to get an explanation of what happened.
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“There is still some work to be done. Among other things, we are awaiting medical reports on the injuries of those involved in the incident and reports from forensics and the National Roads Administration, says Glendrange.
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Source: Politiet
