3 Pedestrians Injured in DUI Hit-and-Run Crash in San Diego

Hit-and-Run DUI Driver Strikes, Injures Pedestrians in San Diego

 
SAN DIEGO, CA (April 17, 2020)—A hit-and-run, DUI driver struck and injured three pedestrians near Euclid Avenue and Churchward Street Wednesday night.
 
According to authorities, the incident first unfolded in the Lincoln Park area. Dispatchers received a call around 10:30 p.m. about a person who had assaulted another in the 600 block of Sacramento Avenue. The caller informed authorities about the suspect driving a black pickup truck.
 
Shortly after, a sheriff’s helicopter spotted a vehicle mirroring the description.
 
The driver of the black pickup fled on Highway 125 before hopping onto Highway 54 West. From there, the driver entered the 5 Freeway before traveling north on the 15 Freeway and exiting Ocean View Boulevard.
 
Just as circumstances began to ramp up, the pickup truck hit a chain-link fence in the center divider of Euclid Avenue and Churchward Street. As a result, the impact sent the pickup striking a group of pedestrians nearby.
 
The relentless driver, however, kept fleeing before crashing the truck at the intersection of Commercial and 32nd streets.
 
Authorities grew successful in capturing the suspect a few blocks away, arresting him on felony hit-and-run and DUI.
 
As for those injured, one pedestrian sustained serious injuries while two others suffered less severe injuries.
 
Driving erratically can result in danger for everyone involved. It’s essential that you drive with care and responsibility. By aggressively switching lanes, showing little care to other travelers and driving at high speeds, you’re only increasing the risks.

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