In a bizarre incident in Overseal, Derbyshire, a driver high on cocaine was seen erratically swerving between lanes, narrowly missing an oncoming police vehicle.
The driver, who was later found barefoot and incoherent, was ultimately arrested after testing positive for cocaine.
The incident began when a resident called Derby police, reporting that someone appeared to be attempting to enter their home.
Concerns were also raised about the suspicious driver’s behavior in the area.
Responding to the call, PC Boniface began searching for the vehicle and soon spotted it driving erratically in Overseal.
A Derby police spokesperson said: “As he enters Overseal, the vehicle is seen driving erratically and straddling both lanes towards the police vehicle before swerving back over.”
The driver was promptly stopped, and officers noted his unusual state, including his lack of shoes and inability to respond coherently to basic questions.
After admitting to a “very large habit,” he was given a roadside drug swipe, which tested positive for cocaine.
“Out comes the drug swipe, shortly followed by the red line of truth that confirmed what we already knew – positive for cocaine,” said the spokesperson.
The driver was subsequently arrested and taken to Derby Custody for a blood test and was held for 18 hours to undergo a medical assessment.
Police expressed concern about the growing trend of drug-impaired driving, which they say is surpassing the rates of drunk driving incidents in the area.
“This is another example of a blatant disregard for our community’s safety which could have ended very differently had he not been stopped,” the spokesperson continued, warning of heightened vigilance in the upcoming holiday season.
