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Flying sparks attract UHP trooper to DUI driver

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SALT LAKE CITY — An alert Utah Highway Patrol trooper got a very drunk driver off the road Wednesday night.

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According to an Instagram post, the trooper noticed a vehicle and could see sparks flying from it.

The trooper then determined the vehicle was missing a tire and the wheel was making the sparks.

The trooper stopped the car and the driver apparently hadn’t noticed a tire was missing.

READ: Study looks at impact of Utah's strict drunk driving law

A DUI investigation found the driver to be 3.7 times the legal limit.

The Instagram concluded by saying, “Great work Trooper!”