1 Oct 2026, Thu
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Intoxicated people often think they’re remarkably clever, which is why so many DUI suspects pull foolish stunts to throw off arriving officers. We’ve witnessed plenty of absurd ploys and alibis, but this one stood out as a first.

This hit-and-run driver tried pretending to be asleep to avoid responsibility. Unsurprisingly, the flimsy act didn’t fool anyone.