Drunk Driver Nabbed After Crossing Double Yellow Line On Route 1 In Darien: Police

A 34-year-old man faces drunk driving charges after failing to stay in his lane on a busy roadway in Fairfield County, police said.

Norwalk resident Oscar Lemus-Salguero, age 34, was charged with drunk driving after failing to stay in his lane on Route 1 in Darien, police said.
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Ben Crnic

08/12/2023 10:00 a.m.

Norwalk resident Oscar Lemus-Salguero, age 34, was arrested after a Darien Police officer saw him allegedly cross the double yellow line while driving on Route 1 (Post Road) on Monday, July 31 around 5:45 a.m., according to Sergeant Dan Skoumbros.

After pulling Lemus-Salguero's vehicle over and identifying him as the driver, the officer allegedly smelled the odor of alcohol on him. Lemus-Salguero then submitted to field sobriety tests, which police say he failed.

After being taken to police headquarters, Lemus-Salguero submitted to breathalyzer testing, which measured his blood-alcohol content as .1675 around 7 a.m. and .1562 around 7:20 a.m., Skoumbros said.

After being charged with operating under the influence and a traffic infraction, Lemus-Salguero was later released on 10 percent of his $200 bond and was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, Aug. 10.

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