Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 5th March 2025, at 14:50hrs
A 50-year-old woman has been charged with drink driving after being stopped by police on the M65 while over three times the legal alcohol limit, with a 13-year-old child in the car.
Officers from Lancashire Police stopped a Vauxhall Corsa on the M65 between junctions 5 and 6, near Blackburn, at 11:46 am on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025.
A roadside breath test revealed the driver, Shelley Richardson, of Douglas Way, Burnley, had a reading of 121 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, significantly exceeding the legal limit of 35 micrograms.
Richardson was immediately arrested on suspicion of drink driving. Shockingly, a 13-year-old child was present in the vehicle at the time of the arrest.
Following the incident, Shelley Richardson has been charged with drink driving. She has been bailed to appear at Blackburn Magistrates Court on March 24th, 2025.
Lancashire Police have emphasized the dangers of drink driving, urging the public to be responsible.
A police spokesperson stated, “Be responsible. “Dont Drink Drive.”
They also encouraged anyone who suspects someone is drink or drug driving to report it, stating, “If you suspect someone is drink or drug driving, tell us what you know, and we will do the rest. Your information could save a life.”
Reports can be made online via the provided link or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously.
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