Kenneth Lopez Arrested in DUI Accident on Pacific Coast Highway [Huntington Beach, CA]

Police Officer Struck and Injured in Huntington Beach DUI Crash

 
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA (October 9, 2020) – Police arrested 30-year-old Kenneth Jacob Lopez after an accident that injured a Seal Beach police officer on Pacific Coast Highway on Saturday afternoon.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened near Mariner Drive at approximately 3:15 PM.
 
Based on a report, the officer was conducting a traffic stop prior to the crash. He was standing near his parked patrol car when Lopez’s Ford F-150 traveling southbound on Pacific Coast struck it. Subsequently, the impact knocked the victim to the ground. Consequently, Lopez lost control of the truck, crashed into a nearby wall, and fled the scene on foot.
 
A police volunteer who happened to be passing by helped the officer. As a result, he suffered moderate injuries.
 
Later on, the Huntington Beach Police Department located and took Lopez into custody for suspicion of felony hit-and-run and DUI. At this point, the CHP continues with its investigation.
 
DUI often leads to a road crash. Because of this, it important to never drink before driving to avoid getting hurt or hurting other people. In addition, stay sober, manage your speed, and avoid reckless driving to avoid getting into an accident.

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