51-Year-Old Man, 23-Year-Old Woman Hurt in Traffic Crash on Balboa Avenue near Kearny Villa Road

KEARNY MESA, CA (October 14, 2022) – Early Friday morning, a crash on Balboa Avenue left a man and a woman injured.

The incident happened on October 7th just before 1:00 a.m. involving a white Toyota Rav4 and a Hyundai Elantra.

According to reports, the Rav4, driven by a 23-year-old woman, and headed south on Kearny Villa Road. She entered the intersection and there collided with the Elantra, driven by a 51-year-old man, traveling east.

Responding officers arrived at the scene and stated that the man suffered major injuries that were not life-threatening. Meanwhile, the woman sustained wrist injuries. Medics transported both drivers to the hospital for treatment. Police have identified alcohol as a factor in the crash.

After being treated for her injuries, the woman was arrested and booked to Las Colinas with DUI charges.

Alcohol and other altering substances impair mental and physical performance. So, never jeopardize your and other people’s safety by driving impaired. When buzzed or drunk, use a designated driver or request a paid ride home. Reach out to a family member or a friend to come and pick you up if possible.

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