LYON COUNTY, KS — A dangerous situation on Interstate 35 was averted Sunday after Lyon County Deputies intercepted a reckless semi-truck driver operating a commercial vehicle while severely intoxicated.
The Incident
On January 11, law enforcement received reports of a semi-truck driving erratically along the interstate. Deputies successfully located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop based on the driver’s dangerous behavior.
During the encounter, deputies observed signs of impairment and established probable cause to believe the driver was under the influence of alcohol.
Staggering Sobriety Results
The driver was arrested and transported to the Lyon County Detention Center for testing. The results of the breathalyzer were significantly higher than standard intoxication levels:
- Commercial Limit: The driver tested at 7 times the legal limit for commercial operators (0.04).
- Standard Limit: The driver tested at over 3 times the legal limit for regular motorists (0.08).
The driver remains in custody pending formal charges.
