NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 7, 2026Hillsborough County
Commerce City police find unconscious driver in canal and file DUI and weapons charges
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Police in Commerce City, Colorado found an unconscious driver in a vehicle in a canal along Highway 85 on September 7, 2026. Officers broke a vehicle window to access the driver, subsequently discovering open containers of alcohol and a firearm. The unidentified driver now faces charges including driving under the influence and unlawful use or possession of a weapon.
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A driver faces criminal charges after a vehicle left the roadway and entered a canal, resulting in law enforcement intervention and the recovery of a firearm and alcohol containers.
Key Facts
- An unconscious driver was found in a vehicle inside a canal along Highway 85 on September 7, 2026.
- Commerce City police officers broke a vehicle window to enter and assist the driver after repeated attempts to wake him failed.
- Officers determined the driver was allegedly under the influence of alcohol based on on-scene observations.
- A search of the vehicle yielded multiple alcoholic beverage containers and a firearm.
- The driver faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence and illegal use or possession of a weapon.
- Authorities did not immediately release the identity of the driver.