San Diego Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes into Parked Cars
A man suspected of DUI crashed the vehicle he was driving into two parked cars in the driveway of a Mission Hills home early Thursday morning, escaped serious injury.
The incident happened in the driveway of a house in the 2400 block of Arista Street, when the sedan of the suspected drunk driver crashed into two parked cars around 4:00 a.m., said San Diego Police Sgt. Ramona Hastings.
Police say the sedan was traveling at least 60 mph when it crashed into the vehicles.
According to the owner of the home “I saw a young man laying on the ground curled up bleeding badly and I heard someone in the background just yelling you’re gonna be ok, you’re gonna be ok, and I told them I was calling 911. I ran in the house and called 911 and then I got the family together. We came around the front of the house and by the time I got around the front of the house they were gone,” said Greg Davis.
The man suspected of driving under the influence and his passenger were staying at a friend’s house down the street, when they decided to take the Hyundai out for a “joyride.” The car is owned by the stepfather of the friend who was on his honeymoon at the time.
The two men were taken to the hospital with injuries, but remain in police custody.
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.
Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes Into Mission Hills Driveway, San Diego News10.com, April 23, 2009
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