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Drunk and High Behind the Wheel | Auckland News
A driver under the influence of alcohol and cannabis lost control of his faulty, unregistered vehicle, killing his best friend and passenger Brayden Tawa, a devoted father of two. Despite knowing the risks, Paki continued accelerating after losing control, with blood tests revealing dangerously high THC and BAC levels. The crash also injured Brayden’s brother and the truck driver, while Paki — already on bail and with a suspended license — was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison and banned from driving for four years. The coroner delivered a stark warning: never drive impaired, and never ride…
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