Suspected DUI driver who plowed into 8 Anaheim student athletes identified

The suspected DUI driver who plowed into eight students on the Anaheim High School track and field team while they were out for a run has been identified.

Anthony Alva-Palafox, 27, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of DUI and his bail was set at $100,000. He has since bonded out of jail.

According to the Anaheim Police Department, Alva-Palafox “displayed objective signs of intoxication” following the crash.

“There was probable cause to believe Mr. Alva-Palafox was operating a motor vehicle in an unsafe manner due to his level of intoxication,” said police in a statement released Wednesday. “He was arrested on suspicion of DUI for both alcohol and drugs.”…

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