Alleged Drunk Driver Crashes Holden Insignia VXR Into Curb, Denies That He Was Driving: Photos
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Law enforcement in Australia has posted a series of photos to social media showing a crashed Holden Insignia that was allegedly piloted onto a curb by an intoxicated driver after a pursuit. Upon questioning the individual, law enforcement said that the 23-year-old male insisted that he wasn’t the one driving. The individual is now facing a long list of charges.
According to social media posts by the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command in New South Wales, Australia, the incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. local time on Thursday, July 18th, 2024. The photos show a Holden Insignia VXR, specifically the G09 generation for the Opel Insignia sold in the Australian and New Zealand markets. A similar vehicle was offered in North America as the fifth-generation Buick Regal. Under the hood, the Insignia VXR was powered by the turbocharged 2.8L V6 LAU gasoline engine, which was never offered in the North American Regal but did find its way into the nose of the Cadillac SRX, Saab 9-4x, and Saab 9-5.
The social post states that police attempted to perform a traffic stop but that the Holden Insignia driver failed to yield, resulting in a pursuit. The driver then apparently missed the turn for a service station and hopped a curb. Sadly, the Insignia VXR’s adaptive all-wheel drive system was not enough to stop the driver from missing the corner.
After crashing, the driver allegedly moved into the rear passenger seat. Upon questioning, police say the individual continually stated that they couldn’t be the one driving. The individual’s driver’s license was expired, and he returned a positive roadside reading for alcohol as well but later was unable to provide a sufficient breath test for analysis.
Now, the individual is charged with police pursuit, driving without a license, refusal of breath analysis, and speeding. The suspect was refused bail.
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