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May 09, 2011

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Video: Firefighters' quick thinking stops NM drunk driver

Firefighters in New Mexico sprang into action after finding the driver passed out at an intersection

By FireRescue1 Staff

SANTA FE, N.M. — Video footage shows a drunk driver flooring the gas pedal to evade police — but going nowhere, thanks to firefighters.

Firefighters in New Mexico sprang into action after suspecting the driver was intoxicated when they found him passed out at an intersection.

Police dashcam footage shows firefighters trying to break a window with tools and a cop rushing to the vehicle with his Taser drawn.

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Seeing the officer pointing the device at him, the driver gunned the car, but went nowhere because firefighters had placed heavy-duty fire apparatus wheel chocks to keep him in place.

Santa Fe police thanked the firefighters for their help following the response, crediting them with possibly preventing injuries or death.

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