Richmond Man Runs Truck Into Ambulance Building in Alleged DUI

If you have to wreck your vehicle while driving drunk, there are worse places to do it. According to this article, a Richmond resident slammed his vehicle into the Richmond Ambulance Authority Building while driving under the influence. Police report the gentleman went through an intersection, across the building’s parking lot, and smashed into the side of the building. The event happened at around 2 a.m. on January 29.

Once stopped halfway into the building, the driver then proceeded to exit his truck and attempted to escape on foot. He was soon apprehended, and had suffered a few scrapes and bruises. He is expected to make a full recovery. The building, as well as his truck, however, suffered extensive damages. An estimate was not offered regarding the damages to either the building or the truck, and no comment was made by the driver.

This is a prime example of how to make a bad situation much worse. Someone who is too inebriated to avoid a building in a vehicle is clearly in no position to attempt to elude officers on foot. This simply gives the officers incentive to use force to apprehend the suspect, and tacks more charges onto driving under the influence. He should have just moved into the passenger seat and refused to answer any questions when the police arrived. If they can’t prove you were driving, they can’t convict you of DUI.