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CT driver caught driving drunk on I-95

Discussion in 'Truckers News' started by Moving Forward, May 28, 2016.

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  1. May 28, 2016 #1
    Moving Forward

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    Truck driver accused of driving drunk on I-95 near Augusta

    "AUGUSTA, Maine — A truck driver from Connecticut was arrested and charged with operating under the influence about 3:15 p.m. Thursday afternoon after multiple reports he was was driving erratically on Interstate 95 South, according to the Maine State Police.

    Damon Frechette, 39, of Putnam, Connecticut, remained Friday night at the Kennebec County Jail unable to post $500 cash bail.

    Frechette’s blood-alcohol level was five times the legal limit of 0.04 percent for a commercial driver, according to the Kennebec Journal."

    Full article: http://bangordailynews.com/2016/05/...ving-drunk-on-i-95-near-augusta/?ref=comments
     
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  3. May 28, 2016 #2
    207nomad

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    Well that would explain the traffic backup with a semi pulled over by the state police, yet no accident. Also would explain why they had him out of his cab doing the roadside olympics. I was going northbound and saw this happening.
    5 times the legal limit?!?!? That was a brilliant career move. Lucky he didn't kill someone. Hope he enjoys his stay at Kennebec!
     
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  4. May 28, 2016 #3
    blairandgretchen

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    .20 ain't "a couple of beers" . . .

    Next career please!
     
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  5. May 28, 2016 #4
    Canned Spam

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    Hope he gets the help he needs.
     
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  7. May 28, 2016 #5
    STexan

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    What is the deal with truck drivers in Maine? That state seems to make many truckers stupid.
     
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  8. May 28, 2016 #6
    Doing_flatbed_nc

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    A buddy of mine went with Swift back in the early 00's. His dad went with him.

    After a couple months, I saw him at a local bar. I asked, "how's your dad?"

    "He was caught passed out drunk in the middle of traffic in Staten Island. He's going to be locked up for awhile."

    I understand the urge to drink but drink and drive? A semi! Hell no.
     
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  9. May 28, 2016 #7
    TB John

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    He doesn't need any help, he managed to #### things up fine on his own.:biggrin_25513:
     
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  10. May 28, 2016 #8
    tucker

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    Not all drinkers are irresponsible,
     
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  11. May 28, 2016 #9
    pattyj

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    Alright all you old timers,was trucking as bad as it is now back in the day with accidents,drunk drivers and the ones driving while on drugs?
     
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  12. May 28, 2016 #10
    STexan

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    Today's generation of drivers can't handle their liquor. Weed on the other hand, will keep them mellow for days on end.
     
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