Suspected DUI Driver on G Street Hospitalized One Pedestrian
SAN DIEGO, CA (September 17, 2021) – Police arrested a 46-year-old man following a suspected DUI crash on G Street in downtown San Diego that left one person injured.
The incident occurred around 5:20 P.M. after the driver of a Chevy Captiva turned left from G Street onto 11th Avenue.
Afterwards, the drunk driver struck a pedestrian who was later identified as a man in his 30s.
As a result, the pedestrian sustained a compound fracture to his right leg and was in need of immediate medical attention.
Eventually, medical personnel arrived at the scene and transported the man to a hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, authorities arrested the driver upon suspicion of driving under the influence.
San Diego authorities are currently investigating the G street DUI crash.
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