Overview

• A California man was stopped by Murrieta police on January 1 at 12:40 a.m. for swerving on the road, leading to a DUI investigation.
• During the traffic stop, the man inadvertently confessed by saying, 'I'm the DUI tonight,' which the officer corrected to mean 'DD' or designated driver.
• The driver admitted to consuming champagne and beer before failing multiple field sobriety tests, nearly falling over several times.
• Bodycam footage of the incident was shared by the Murrieta Police Department on Instagram, emphasizing the dangers of impaired driving.
• The police highlighted national statistics, noting 13,524 deaths in 2022 from alcohol-related crashes and urging responsible celebrations.