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Wisconsin suspected drunk driver crash in Eau Claire; caught on camera

By FOX6 News Digital Team
Updated  October 25, 2022 2:48pm CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX6 News Milwaukee

Crash of suspected drunk driver in Eau Claire

The Eau Claire Police Department released video on Tuesday, Oct. 25 that shows the moment a suspected drunk driver crashed into multiple vehicles on Saturday, Oct. 15.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - The Eau Claire Police Department released video on Tuesday, Oct. 25 that shows the moment a suspected drunk driver crashed into multiple vehicles on Saturday, Oct. 15. 

The crash happened at the intersection of Clairemont Avenue and Menomonie Street on that Saturday morning. The footage shows a car missing a turn and crashing into a vehicle in the road – and moments later, a vehicle in an adjacent parking lot. 

Police say everyone involved avoided life-threatening injuries. 

Credit: Eau Claire Police Department

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Officials say the driver that caused this wreck was arrested for OWI-1st Offense and 2nd Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety. His PBT result was .242.