LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevada Highway Patrol says a driver was arrested for DUI after almost hitting three troopers while leaving Burning Man.
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The music and art festival ends on Monday, a week after it began on Aug. 25 in the northern Nevada desert.
NHP says the driver was trying to pass "numerous vehicles" when he almost hit the troopers.
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Authorities urge if you are impaired, don’t drive.
If you’re leaving @burningman, make sure you’re sober. This driver almost struck 3 Troopers head on while attempting to pass numerous vehicles. He was subsequently arrested for DUI. If you feel impaired, don’t drive. #zerofatalities #drivesobernv pic.twitter.com/T4kITVjIAe
— NHP Northern Command (@NHPNorthernComm) September 2, 2019
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