Driver Suspected of DUI Involved in 4 El Cajon Crashes
EL CAJON, CA (July 15, 2021) – On Tuesday night in El Cajon, a driver suspected of DUI was arrested after being involved in four crashes.
The first crash occurred on Jamacha Road in the area of La Presa at roughly 6:15 p.m. Reports say the suspect driver struck the rear-end of a vehicle–which has not been described–close to Kempton Street.
The suspect–who was driving a Mitsubishi SUV–fled the scene of the crash.
The driver of the vehicle that was rear-ended was identified only as 73 years old. HIs name has not been reported. Reports say he suffered injuries that were described as minor.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the suspect driver caused two additional collisions as he fled. The two other crashes caused property damage, which has not been described. It is not known from reports if the crashes involved other vehicles and drivers.
While continuing to travel on Jamacha Road, the suspect driver went through a light that was red. The suspect’s vehicle collided with a Kia SUV, which had been attempting to make a turn to enter State Route 125 on a green light.
The impact of the crash sent the suspect’s vehicle to overturn and crash into a traffic signal. The Mitsubishi erupted in flames.
Good Samaritans who witnessed the crash worked to set the vehicle back on its wheels and free the driver.
Responders transported the suspect driver to the hospital with injuries that were described as serious. He was identified only as a resident of San Diego, 21 years old.
The woman who was driving the Kia suffered injuries that were described as minor. Her identity has not been reported.
The suspect driver was later arrested on suspicion of felony driving under the influence (DUI).
Investigators are continuing their work on the crashes. If anyone has information about the crashes, the person can contact the California Highway Patrol. The number is 619-401-2000.
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