35-year-old driver arrested for drink-driving after falling asleep at the wheel

A 35-year-old man was arrested in a case of drink driving at Holland Road after he fell asleep at the wheel earlier this morning(Sept 22).

Stomper Stan reported that a car remained motionless for more than five minutes after the lights turned green.

Other cars honked to wake up the driver and staff from a nearby Esso petrol station also went to check on him.

He also said the police arrived and interrogated the man for an hour before taking him away.

The car was later towed away.

A police spokesperson said:

"On Sep 22, 4.57am, the police were on patrol along Holland Road when they conducted a check on a 35-year-old man"

"He was subsequently arrested for suspected drink driving."

"Police investigations are ongoing."