Riverside police release dashcam video of near miss involving alleged drunk driver

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Friday, March 29, 2019
Dashcam video: Alleged drunk driver almost causes head-on crash
Riverside Police have released dashcam video that shows an alleged drunk driver nearly causing a head-on collision.

RIVERSIDE, Ill. (WLS) -- Riverside Police have released dashcam video of a near miss involving an alleged drunk driver.

Officers said the driver, Julian Carrasco, was speeding in an SUV . Carrasco also crossed the yellow dividing lines several times.

Officers allege that Carrasco nearly caused a head-on collision with another vehicle.

When pulled over, Carrasco failed a field sobriety test. Officers also found an open bottle of liquor in his car.

Carrasco has been charged with several crimes, including drunk driving and driving without a valid license.

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