Driver arrested, nearly hits Madera resident, police say | YourCentralValley.com

MADERA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man was arrested after nearly hitting a local resident while driving recklessly in Madera on Tuesday, Madera police said.

Earlier in the afternoon, officers said they were dispatched to I Street and Yosemite Avenue because a reckless driver nearly struck the resident who reported the incident. The dispatcher obtained the vehicle’s license plate number, allowing police to determine the address of the registered owner.

After searching the area, police contacted the suspect, identified as Rafael Cortez-Reyes, at his home. He appeared to be intoxicated, which led to a DUI investigation.

According to investigators, Cortez-Reyes was found to have a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit while driving. He was taken to the Madera County Jail and police assured that no traffic accident occurred during the incident.