Driver Hits Road Sign in Riga, Removes Both Number Plates and Walks Away
A car hit a road sign on Ozolciema Street in Riga overnight; according to a witness, the driver appeared intoxicated and left after removing the plates. He later returned to the scene, and no one was injured.
A passenger car driver crashed into a road sign at Ozolciema Street 18 in Riga at around 1:10 a.m. last night. The incident was reported by "Sadursme", a site covering road accidents, citing an eyewitness. According to her, no one was injured.
What the witness says
The witness said the driver appeared to be visibly under the influence of alcohol. A passenger was also in the car and tried to pull the driver out of the vehicle, claiming this would save him from going to prison.
The passenger later left the scene. The driver, meanwhile, removed both of the car's number plates and walked away.
Police response
Police arrived at the scene. With the help of local residents, one of the removed number plates was found. According to the witness, the driver later came back to the scene together with a friend.
The source does not state whether the driver was tested for alcohol or what consequences he may face.
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