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A Northern California driver has been arrested for DUI after police say he was found passed out and passed out behind the wheel—while his self-driving car continued to cruise through busy city streets.
The shocking incident happened just after 11 a.m. Wednesday in Vacaville, a city about 35 miles southwest of Sacramento, when a concerned member of the public called 911 to report a driver who appeared unconscious, according to the Vacaville Police Department.
The police say that the main problem is that the car was not stopped.
The authorities said that the car continued to roll in the middle of the traffic, making it dangerous for other drivers. The caller stayed on the line, providing real-time updates that helped officers track down the vehicle and bring it to a safe location near Elmira Road and Shasta Drive.
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Police say the driver of Vacaville was found slumped behind the wheel while the car continued to travel on city streets. (Vacaville Police Department)
Photos shared by the Vacaville Police Department show the driver leaning on the seat, apparently asleep as the car was sitting in traffic.
But it was what police found inside the car that immediately raised red flags.
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Items found inside the car—including an open case of wine, a bottle and takeout—after Vacaville police stopped a suspected drunken driver. (Vacaville Police Department)
Photos released by the agency show an open case of wine, a partially consumed bottle, and takeout food strewn across the passenger seat—along with other loose items inside the car.
Investigators eventually discovered that the driver had been drinking alcohol and marijuana. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
The police also received a strong reaction on social media after sharing photos from the crime scene.
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Officers from the Vacaville Police Department responded to a suspected DUI incident involving a driver who was found passed out behind the wheel. (Vacaville Police Department)
“At that point his car had more situational awareness than he did,” wrote one commenter.
Others credited the caller and the responding officers with preventing a potentially fatal accident.
“I’m glad no one was hurt. Great job getting this guy off the road,” another user added.
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The Vacaville Police Department noted that while newer vehicles may include driver assist features, those systems cannot replace a vigilant driver.
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The police also thanked the caller who thought quickly for helping to prevent what could have turned into a serious accident.
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“Your calls help make our roads safer,” said the department.
Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicide and immigration crime. Send news tips to stepheny.price@fox.com.
