Bodycam: Gwinnett officer stops alleged wrong-way DUI driver on I-85 with PIT maneuver

Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Sabrina Castro, WSB-TV (ABC) - News · July 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Newly released body camera video shows the moment a Gwinnett County police sergeant stopped an alleged drunk driver who was traveling the wrong way on Interstate 85 on the Fourth of July. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] According to the Gwinnett County Police Departmen...

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The dramatic stop of an alleged wrong-way DUI driver on I-85 by a Gwinnett County police sergeant raises concerns about the risks of impaired driving on Atlanta's major highways. The incident, which occurred on the Fourth of July, highlights the potential dangers that drunk drivers pose to other motorists, particularly on high-speed roads like I-85. The fact that multiple 911 calls were made reporting the vehicle driving north in the southbound lanes suggests that several people were put in harm's way before the sergeant was able to intervene. The use of a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle demonstrates the level of risk involved and the need for swift action to prevent a potentially catastrophic accident. As Atlanta continues to grow and its roads become increasingly congested, incidents like this underscore the need for continued vigilance and enforcement to prevent drunk driving and protect the safety of all drivers.

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Category: safety · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News · Reading time: 2 min

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Bodycam: Gwinnett officer stops alleged wrong-way DUI driver on I-85 with PIT maneuver

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