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Drunk driver found asleep behind the wheel in the middle of I-75 with knives in car, police say
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Samantha Sayles , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The driver, a 44-year-old man from Flint, was discovered with open containers of alcohol in his car.
A traffic incident occurred on I-75 in Oakland County when a car was found blocking lanes. Michigan State Police responded to the scene near Clintonville Road and found the driver asleep behind the wheel. The driver, a 44-year-old man from Flint, was discovered with open containers of alcohol in his car.
Upon further investigation, police found two knives in the vehicle. The driver appeared intoxicated and preliminary testing showed he was over the legal limit. He was taken into custody and transported to the Oakland County Jail.
Further details about the incident are available from Michigan State Police, who handled the arrest and investigation. The incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices and the potential consequences of driving under the influence.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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