The Public Security Police (PSP) apprehended a local man on Saturday for drunk driving and evading responsibility, with his blood alcohol concentration standing at 2.77 grams per litre, PSP spokesman Lam Keong said during a regular press conference yesterday.
Lam identified the suspect as a 40-year-old car dealership owner surnamed Cheong.
According to Lam, the Public Security Police (PSP) received a report on Saturday night about a traffic accident near Praça do Lago Sai Van (西灣湖廣場). A car driven by Cheong crossed a solid line and collided with the right side of another vehicle. Upon arrival, the police discovered Cheong and a female driver at the scene. A breathalyser test indicated that Cheong’s blood alcohol concentration was 3.14 grams per litre, confirming a drunk-driving offence.
Under questioning, Cheong admitted to drinking alcoholic beverages in a hotel in Cotai before driving. Through the hotel’s surveillance footage, the police discovered that Cheong had struck a flower pot outside the exit of the hotel car park before driving away. Lam noted that Cheong only admitted to driving under the influence, but denied evading responsibility.
Cheong has been transferred to the Public Prosecutions Office (MP), facing charges for drunk driving and evading responsibility.
Public Security Police (PSP) spokesman Lam Keong looks on during yesterday’s regular press conference. – Photo: Ada Lei
