Drunk driver hits three minors in Tetovo; another car crashes into concrete pillar in Pirok — both detained
A BMW driver in Tetovo hit three 16-year-olds and was arrested with 2.22‰ alcohol; another 19‑year‑old crashed into a pillar in Pirok on 24 October.
A drunk driver struck three 16-year-old minors on Vidoe Smilevski Bato Boulevard in Tetovo at about 22:20, after which he fled the scene, police reported.
The car—identified as a BMW—was driven by 42-year-old D.S. from Tetovo. Officers later located and detained him; a breath test showed 2.22 per mille of alcohol in his blood. Three packages of marijuana were also found during an inspection of the vehicle.
One of the injured teenagers sustained serious injuries, while the other two suffered minor wounds.
Second crash in the same night
In a separate traffic accident the same 24-hour period, a car in the village of Pirok hit a concrete pillar of a house and struck a shop window, leaving several people hurt. The second collision was reported at 04:10 on 24 October.
The vehicle, a Volkswagen Polo, was driven by 19-year-old D.M. from Pirok. Three passengers received serious bodily injuries and two others, including the driver, were also hurt. Police checks showed that the driver did not have a valid driving licence and a breath test registered 1.29 per mille of alcohol in his blood; he was detained.
Teams from Tetovo police conducted on-site inspections of both scenes. After the cases are fully documented, appropriate charges will be filed against both drivers.
Photo: press material from the event
