Yardley officers say Philadelphia man was slumped over in vehicle still in reverse gear
YARDLEY, Pa. — Police in Bucks County arrested a Philadelphia man on DUI and drug-related charges after officers found him passed out behind the wheel of a running SUV late Monday night.
The incident happened around 10:45 p.m. in the 100 block of South Main Street in Yardley Borough, according to the Yardley Borough Police Department.
Authorities said officers were called to investigate a black Dodge SUV parked in the driveway of a private residence.
When police arrived, they found the vehicle still running and in reverse while the driver remained unconscious with his foot on the brake, investigators said.
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Police said the investigation led officers to develop probable cause that the 35-year-old driver from Philadelphia was under the influence of narcotics.
The man was arrested on DUI-related offenses and drug charges.
Authorities said he was processed and later released pending court proceedings.
The SUV was impounded.
Police have not released the suspect’s identity.
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Key Points
- Yardley police arrested a Philadelphia man on DUI and drug charges
- Officers said the suspect was passed out inside a running SUV in reverse
- The incident happened late Monday night on South Main Street
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