Drunk driver caused collision in Peterborough

A drunk driver who caused a collision while more than three times the legal limit has been banned from driving for more than two years.

Vaidas Vaitiekunas, 42, was arrested on the afternoon of 18 October when police were called out to a collision in Fletton Avenue, Woodston, Peterborough, and he blew 110 at the roadside.

He admitted to officers that he had been drinking whiskey and knew he shouldn’t have been driving, that it was “not clever” and there was “no excuse” but a family member had text him asking for help with some laundry.

A witness described how Vaitiekunas had turned right into Glebe Road, into the path of an oncoming car and collided with the driver’s side, fortunately not injuring anyone.

Vaitiekunas, of Stagshaw Drive, Fletton, Peterborough, appeared at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (3 December) where he was disqualified from driving for 25 months and fined £40 after admitting drink driving.

PC Chloe Pearson, who investigated, said: “Vaitiekunas knew what he was doing was wrong, yet he still made the decision to get behind the wheel knowing full well he was not fit to drive.

“I hope he will learn from this and never get behind the wheel under the influence again.”

The case comes during the force’s festive campaign cracking down on drink and drug drivers, with a warning that doing so could destroy lives forever.

Throughout December, officers are carrying out roadside checks across the county and people are also being reminded of the 24/7 confidential, dedicated hotline to report drink and drug drivers on 0800 032 0845. If someone is in immediate danger, always call 999.

For information about drink or drug driving, the law and the dangers it can cause, visit our dedicated webpage.