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Drunk Driver Crashes Into Gas Station Pump, Flees Before Officer Catches Him
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Drunk Driver Crashes Into Gas Station Pump, Flees Before Officer Catches Him

A drunk driver crashed into a fuel pump at a gas station near Etten-Leur on Saturday evening, narrowly missing an attendant who managed to jump out of the way in time. After striking the pump, the driver attempted to flee the scene. A police officer on bicycle pursued and successfully apprehended the suspect. The incident took place at a local filling station and caused damage to at least one fuel pump. The quick response by the cycling officer prevented the driver from escaping accountability. No serious injuries were reported, though the close call for the station attendant underscores the dangers posed by impaired driving.

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