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The situation worsened when the passenger attempted to take over driving duties—only for officers to discover he was also under the influence. With neither man capable of continuing the journey safely, the police had no alternative but to put an abrupt end to their trip.
The hearse, normally associated with calm, solemn duty, was towed and placed in the impound. The timing made the incident even more striking; it happened during the All Saints’ Day period, when countless families travel to cemeteries, and when funeral services are expected to operate with the utmost care.
