Drunk driver spotted drifting across M6 while towing forklift was nearly three times over legal limit

A drunk driver was spotted "narrowly missing other road users" while towing a forklift on the M6.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 29th Dec 2023, 12:09 BST
Updated 29th Dec 2023, 12:10 BST
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A flatbed transit van towing a forklift was spotted drifting across the M6 northbound at around 2pm on Wednesday (December 27).

Concerned motorists called 999 after the vehicle narrowly missed other road users.

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Police stopped the vehicle and the driver was subsequently arrested.

A drunk driver spotted drifting across the M6 while towing a forklift was almost three times the legal limitA drunk driver spotted drifting across the M6 while towing a forklift was almost three times the legal limit
A drunk driver spotted drifting across the M6 while towing a forklift was almost three times the legal limit

He provided a breath sample of 99 once in custody - almost three times the legal limit of 35.

Gavin Ellidge, 47, of The Ferns, Bacup, was charged with driving a motor vehicle while above the alcohol limit.

He was bailed to appear at Blackburn Magistrates' Court on April 4, 2024.

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