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Speeding Drunk Driver Backs into Police Car

Police said a drunk Bridgeview man was driving 18 miles over the speed limit and backed into a police squad car while being pulled over.

Renita Young, Neighbor
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A man who was caught speeding in Evergreen Park compiled multiple traffic charges, including a DUI and backing into a police squad car.

Yusef Saleh, 20, of Bridgeview, was charged with speeding at 48 mph in a 30 mph zone, driving without headlights, driving with no insurance, improper backing into a police squad car and driving under the influence.

Police said they stopped Saleh at 3262 w 95th St. on June 3 at about 12:59 a.m. for speeding, and as Saleh was pulling over, he backed into the squad car. Police said there was a minor scratch on front end of the squad car as a result of Saleh backing into it.

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After getting Saleh out of the car, police noticed mumbled and slurred speech. Police said he also appeared sleepy and was unable to understand instructions. Saleh registered a blood alcohol content of .139 on the breathalyzer at the police station, according to the report. A BAC of 0.08 is over the legal limit in Illinois.

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