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DUI suspect arrested after crashing over brick wall in Buckeye

Dec 31, 2024, 5:00 PM

PHOENIX — A suspected drunk driver has been arrested after crashing into a brick wall in Buckeye last week, according to authorities.

The crash took place near Sunrise Lane and Verrado Way around 7 p.m. last Friday, according to the Buckeye Police Department.

Officers found a small SUV teetering on a brick wall, which faced Verrado Way, authorities said.

Suspected drunk driver accused of crashing into a brick wall in Buckeye

The woman driving the SUV was found to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .235.

It was far above the Arizona BAC limit of 0.08.

Officers arrested her for extreme DUI.

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DUI suspect arrested after crashing over brick wall in Buckeye