Suspected DUI Drivers Injured in Head-On Crash on Melrose Road [Oceanside, CA]

Two DUI Drivers Involved in Head-On Crash on Melrose Road in Oceanside

 
OCEANSIDE, CA (December 7, 2020) – Two suspected DUI drivers suffered injuries in a head-on crash on Melrose Road on Monday evening.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened near Willowbrook Drive at approximately 08:00 PM.
 
Based on a report, an Infinity was heading the wrong way on Melrose at the time of the crash. Subsequently, it collided with a Chrysler sedan coming in the opposite direction. As a result, Oceanside police said both vehicles sustained significant front-end damage.
 
Emergency crews transported a 49-year-old Vista man who driving the infinity to a hospital with complaints of pain in his back and chest. A 30-year-old man from Pauma Valley who was driving the Chrysler complained of injuries to his hands and bruising and cuts in his pelvis area.
 
Police suspect both drivers were impaired at the time of the collision. In addition, they found a bottle of alcohol in the Infinity and discovered prescription medication and suspected narcotics in the Chrysler.
 
A DUI crash is dangerous and can cause injuries. In addition, never drink before driving to avoid getting hurt or hurting other people. However, stay sober, manage your speed, and avoid reckless driving to avoid getting into an accident.

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