Authorities say a driver suspected of being under the influence slammed into a marked Chula Vista police cruiser at Olympic Parkway and Santa Venetia Street today, leaving three people hurt and a DUI arrest in its wake.
The officer in the patrol vehicle and two people in the other car were taken to nearby trauma centers, with injuries described as non-life-threatening. The driver of the sedan was arrested at the scene on suspicion of DUI, according to police.
Crash at Olympic Parkway and Santa Venetia
According to FOX5 San Diego, a white four-door sedan ran a solid red light at a high rate of speed before plowing into the patrol car. The outlet reports that the officer was rushed to a trauma center, and the two occupants of the sedan were also transported to a nearby trauma center with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Police told FOX5 San Diego that the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence right there at the intersection.
Investigation and witness tips
Per the Chula Vista Police Department press log, the department’s traffic division is leading the investigation, and detectives believe alcohol was a factor in the collision…