Suspected drunk driver crashes car, keeps drinking while waiting for Ga. deputies, officials say

BIBB COUNTY, Ga. — A 25-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly driving while under the influence.

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According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred within the 4900 block of Bloomfield Road.

Deputies said a driver, later identified as Nelson Maurico Che Chub, was involved in a car crash.

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Witnesses told deputies that Chub was drinking alcoholic beverages after the accident.

He was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while unlicensed, failure to obey a traffic control device and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

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