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Fuel Truck Crash After 5-Day Binge

A North Slope Borough employee, James Brown, faces DUI charges after crashing a fuel truck in Point Lay, allegedly while intoxicated from a five-day whiskey binge. Blood tests revealed his BAC at 0.197—double the legal limit—and he passed out in custody. Thankfully, no fuel spilled, but this sobering incident serves as a stark warning about impaired driving with heavy machinery. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07ed4b3212db241c

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