An off-duty Judiciary Police (PJ) officer is suspected of drink-driving after his car crashed into more than 20 parked motorcycles on Avenida Marginal do Lam Mau (林茂海邊大馬路) early yesterday morning, according to Public Security Police Force (PSP) spokesperson.
The driver, aged around 30 and working as a criminal investigator for the bureau, lost control of his car while driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) at about 1:00 a.m. The crash damaged more than 20 motorcycles parked in a designated parking area near Van Sion Son Chun (運順新邨) residential estate, leaving the driver with minor injuries.
According to the spokesperson, a breathalyser test showed that his blood alcohol concentration was 0.95 grams per litre. He is being investigated for drink-driving, which is classified as a minor offence under the Road Traffic Law.
Meanwhile, the Judiciary Police said in a follow-up statement that it had launched a disciplinary case against the officer and would fully cooperate with the investigation into the traffic accident.
The Judiciary Police also attach great importance to the discipline of its personnel, noting that obeying the law is a fundamental professional requirement for law enforcement officers. It has also instructed all units to strengthen staff awareness of legal compliance and prevent similar incidents.
This blurred photo circulating online shows a car that crashed into more than 20 parked motorcycles on Avenida Marginal do Lam Mau early yesterday morning.
