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Turkish nurse arrested for drunk driving that killed 72-year-old woman
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A nursing home employee in Bursa, Turkey was detained on March 13 after being caught operating a vehicle while intoxicated and killing her elderly patient with blunt force trauma before drinking more beverages at the scene. Police confirmed that despite reports suggesting the nurse consumed Turkish coffee to reduce blood alcohol levels for legal reasons or personal preference following an initial arrest attempt earlier today in Odatv, she was ultimately charged under Article 89 of Turkey's Road Traffic Law and faces up to ten years imprisonment if convicted by a court on March 14.
Key Points
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1A Turkish nurse drove an intoxicated vehicle and killed a woman in Bursa on March 13.
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2The driver consumed coffee after the accident, claiming it reduced their alcohol level to drive home safely.
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3Multiple news outlets reported that drinking caffeine does not effectively neutralize blood-alcohol content or prevent impairment from driving under influence.
Developments
[Mar 13]
A drunk driver killed a woman in Bursa; the nurse consumed coffee after causing an accident (Ensonhaber, Sozcu.com.tr).