Alejandro Ruvalcaba Arrested After DUI Crash on Grapefruit Boulevard [Coachella, CA]

Two People Hospitalized after Coachella Crash at Grapefruit Boulevard and Avenue 54

 
COACHELLA, CA (July 2, 2018) – Two people were hospitalized Monday evening following a suspected DUI traffic collision.
 
According to the Coachella Police Department, the collision took place at about 6:30 PM in the area of Grapefruit Boulevard and Avenue 54. A Nissan pickup truck, driven by 40-year-old Alejandro Ruvalcaba, of Coachella, was heading north on Grapefruit Boulevard when it drifted into the southbound lane and collided with an oncoming white Honda sedan.
 
The driver of the Honda sustained moderate injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Ruvalcaba was also hospitalized with unspecified injuries. Authorities confirmed that the Nissan driver was impaired at the time of the collision and he will be booked into the Riverside County Jail once medically cleared.
 
No additional information has been released to the public at this time.
 
Driving under the influence of alcohol is not only illegal but also extremely dangerous. Your ability to drive carefully and make sound decisions is greatly reduced when behind the wheel while drunk or buzzed. It is important to follow all driving laws to ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians on the road.

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