Repeat DUI Driver Rams Police Vehicle Near Blosser Road
SANTA MARIA, CA (October 2, 2019) – Police arrested Andy Mena after a DUI crash on Betteravia Road on Wednesday night.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened near Blosser Road.
The Santa Maria Police Department said that officers first attempted to stop Mena’s vehicle that drove without headlights. 30-year-old Mena rammed into a police cruiser after he led them on a pursuit. He then crashed into the back of a vehicle that stopped at a red light at the intersection.
The driver of the other vehicle sustained injuries. As a result, paramedics transported to Marian Hospital for complaints of pain.
Mena has three prior convictions for DUI, driving with a suspended license that resulted from a DUI, and an outstanding felony warrant. As a result, police transported him to Santa Barbara County Jail. However, police have not released additional information at this time.
Driving under the influence of liquor and other prohibited substances is extremely dangerous. In addition, it can lead to road accidents resulting in injuries, damages, and deaths.
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