July 18 07.20, Summary of the night, Jämtland County

Since midnight, a person in Östersund has been apprehended in accordance with the LOB, the law on apprehension of intoxicated persons.

02:08 Driving under the influence, Östersund
Police stop and inspect a car in Torvalla. The driver, a man, is suspected of being under the influence of narcotics and is taken for a blood test. A report is filed regarding driving under the influence and minor narcotics offense.

02:19 Traffic accident, Östersund
Police patrol notices an accident with an electric bicycle in the center. A person is said to have been injured and is taken to medical care with an ambulance. The police are to investigate the accident.

Update at 09:15: The driver of the electric bicycle is suspected of gross driving under the influence, gross negligence in traffic, and causing bodily harm (since a passenger on the electric bicycle was injured). 

02:23 Traffic accident, Strömsund
Police are contacted regarding a traffic accident in the area of Ström in Strömsund municipality. According to initial reports, a car is said to have driven onto a plot of land and collided with something. The person in the car is taken to medical care with an ambulance. The police are to investigate the cause of the accident.

Other: Two wildlife accidents have been reported to the police. They occurred in Döviken, Ragunda municipality and E14 traffic junction Lugnvik Norra, Östersund. There are no reports of personal injuries.