Drink-driver nearly three times legal limit after crashing into field in Ribble Valley

A drunk driver was arrested after their car crashed into a field in Bashall Eaves.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

A car left the road before coming to a rest in a field off Twitter Lane at around 12.15pm on Friday (April 1).

When the driver was breathalysed, her sample contained 101mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath – the legal limit is 35mcg.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The 34-year-old woman was charged with drink-driving on Saturday morning (April 2).

A drunk driver was arrested after their car crashed into a field in Bashall Eaves. (Credit: Lancashire Police)A drunk driver was arrested after their car crashed into a field in Bashall Eaves. (Credit: Lancashire Police)
A drunk driver was arrested after their car crashed into a field in Bashall Eaves. (Credit: Lancashire Police)

She is to appear in court at the end of April.

Read More
Motorist 'distracted by sat nav' almost crosses three lanes of traffic on M6 nea...

It is thanks to our loyal readers that we can continue to provide the trusted news, analysis and insight that matters to you.

For unlimited access to our unrivalled local reporting, you can take out a subscription HERE and help support the work of our dedicated team of reporters.