Salinas School Bus Driver Arrested on Suspicion of Drunk Driving
A 48-year-old school bus driver was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Salinas while transporting 50 children for Salinas schools, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Frankie Mata, 48, was arrested at the end of his Alisal Union School District morning route, the article said. The driver had reportedly picked up and dropped off 50 students at district schools.
According to police reports, Mata’s blood alcohol content was three times over the legal limit for school bus drivers. Mata’s blood alcohol content was at 0.12. He was arrested after officials performed a random drug and alcohol screening on its 10 bus drivers.
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