San Diego Woman That Was DUI Crashed into Carlsbad Lagoon
A San Diego woman suspected of driving under the influence crashed into a lagoon in Carlsbad early Wednesday morning.
Alicia Biggs, 22, of San Diego was driving drunk when her Toyota Tacoma veered off Interstate 5 through the guardrail and into the Carlsbad lagoon near Tamarack Avenue. The incident happened just after 2:00a.m., according to CHP Officer Eric Newbury. It is estimated that she was speeding at about 96 mph.
The DUI driver had moderate injuries and was able to swim to safety and call for help.
Carlsbad police found Amy Lopez, 27, a passenger in the drunk driver’s pickup truck floating face down in the lagoon fighting for her life. She was unconscious when they administered CPR after pulling her to shore. Lopez had been ejected from the vehicle.
The two women were taken to Tri-City Medical Center. Lopez is in critical condition.
Biggs will be charged with a felony DUI with injury when she is released from the hospital.
Driving Under the Influence in San Diego County
In California, it is unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle while under the influence of any kind of alcoholic beverage or drug.
If you have 0.08 percent or more, by weight, blood alcohol concentration, you will be charged with DUI or driving while intoxicated if arrested. You may face a fine and jail time if convicted.
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