Driver Arrested After Drunk Driving Crash at Beaches Roundabout

This car seen perched atop a Beaches sign was driven by a man the police said had three times the blood alcohol level.

A man was arrested early Saturday morning after allegedly driving with a blood alcohol level three times over the legal limit, leading to a dramatic single-vehicle crash on the Leeward Highway.

According to a statement from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF), officers responded shortly after midnight to reports of a crash near the Beaches Roundabout in Providenciales. Upon arrival, police discovered a white Suzuki Swift precariously positioned atop the roundabout sign, with extensive damage to the vehicle’s front end. The impact was so severe that the car's engine block had become dislodged and was lying on the ground.

Police initially found no one inside or near the vehicle. After questioning bystanders, officers conducted a search of the surrounding area and located a dark-skinned male wearing a white T-shirt stained with blood. When questioned, the man admitted to being the driver.

A roadside breathalyzer test was administered, revealing a blood alcohol concentration three times the prescribed legal limit. The suspect was immediately arrested and cautioned for driving with alcohol concentration above the legal limit.

He was transported to the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre for medical evaluation.

The RT&CIPF emphasized its ongoing commitment to road safety and issued a reminder to the public about the serious risks and consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing.