5 People Hurt in Chula Vista DUI Crash on H Street
CHULA VISTA, CA (July 8, 2021) — Five people were injured in a DUI accident on H Street near Paseo Del Rey Tuesday morning.
According to the Chula Vista Police, the multi-car crash happened around 11:00 am. For DUI-related reasons, a 20-year-old man crashed into six vehicles, causing his BMW SUV to catch on fire. Per reports, he had tried to navigate around several vehicles stopped at a red traffic light right before the impact.
As a result, he and four others suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Paramedics arrived at the scene shortly after to free a 55-year-old woman from her vehicle. Meanwhile, police officers tried dousing the fire with a fire extinguisher.
At this time, the accident remains under investigation. However, if anyone has more information on this crash, please contact the Chula Vista Police.
If you are intoxicated, avoid getting behind the wheel. Instead of driving a car, contact a taxi driver or a trusted friend. Since alcohol and drugs can affect your state of mind, it is always best to look to other forms of transportation.
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