Surrey Road Police share shocking photos following drink driving crash

Officers say the driver is lucky to be alive

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 13th Dec 2023

Surrey Road Police have shared shocking images which show the dangers of drink driving.

Emergency services attended a crash on the A3 in Esher on Tuesday night (12 December) and say the driver blew double the drink drive limit at the roadside.

The car appears to have left the road and landed in a grassy area with severe damage.

In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) Surrey Road Police say the driver was lucky to be alive and wasn't injured:

"The A3 Esher off slip southbound is currently closed due to this RTC, the driver is has blown double the drink drive limit at the roadside and is lucky to be alive!

"For those guessing what the car was, BMW 335D.

"Here's a further stark reminder of why drink driving kills, amazing this driver had no injuries."

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