Bus Driver Calls Police, Chases Suspect – Person Found in River
alert Bus Driver Helps Police Nab Suspected Drunk Driver in Dramatic Chase
Bergen, Norway – A quick-thinking bus driver became an unlikely hero in a late-night pursuit of a suspected drunk driver in Bergen.
The incident unfolded around 1:26 a.m. on Fyllingsdalsveien when the observant bus driver noticed a vehicle being operated erratically. Suspecting the driver was intoxicated,the bus driver attempted to intervene.
“The suspect fled the scene on foot while the bus driver called the police,” said Steinar Hausvik, operations leader for the Vest Police District. “Regrettably, the bus driver lost sight of the suspect.”
Police instantly dispatched a patrol unit and a K9 team to the area.
“After a short search, the K9 unit located the suspect attempting to hide in a nearby river,” Hausvik reported.
The suspect was apprehended and is facing charges of driving under the influence.Police have confiscated the individual’s driver’s license.
Bus Driver’s Alertness Leads to Drunk Driving Arrest
Bergen, Norway – A Bergen bus driver is being hailed as a hero after his fast thinking helped police apprehend a suspected drunk driver early this morning.
The incident began around 1:26 a.m. on Fyllingsdalsveien when the bus driver observed a vehicle being driven erratically. Concerned the driver was intoxicated, the bus driver attempted to intervene. The suspect then fled the scene on foot,prompting the bus driver to immediately contact authorities.
“The bus driver lost sight of the suspect,” explained Steinar Hausvik, operations leader for the Vest Police District. However, a swift response from police resulted in the suspect’s capture.
“Police dispatched a patrol unit and a K9 team to the area,” Hausvik stated. “The K9 unit quickly located the suspect attempting to hide in a nearby river.”
The suspect was arrested and is facing charges of driving under the influence. Authorities have also confiscated the individual’s driver’s license.