Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Suspected DUI Crash on Esplanade and San Jacinto Avenues [San Jacinto, CA]

 

Driver Arrested after Suspected DUI Crash on Esplanade and San Jacinto Avenues

 
San Jacinto, CA (December 18, 2020) – A suspected DUI crash on Esplanade and San Jacinto Avenues left a bicyclist injured on early Thursday.
 
The incident happened on December 17 at about 1:20 a.m. at the intersection of Esplanade and San Jacinto Avenues.
 
According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the bicyclist was at the intersection when a vehicle suddenly struck him.
 
Sgt. Anthony Pelato said that the deputies arrived at the scene and found the victim trapped in the involved vehicle. Firefighters extricated the bicyclist then, the medics transported him to a trauma center afterward.
 
The victim has not been identified however, Pelato reported that he suffered major injuries to both legs due to the extent of the collision. Moreover, the victim was in a serious but stable condition.

Pending Investigation on Suspected DUI Crash in San Jacinto

 
The investigators confirmed that the driver of the vehicle was under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Deputies later booked him to the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning.
 
Furthermore, the incident led to the temporary closure of the intersection as the investigation continues.
 
Driving can be very dangerous if you are not driving in a safe and legal manner. This is especially true if you are driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. It is important to always abide by all driving laws and to do your part to prevent DUI accidents as the consequences can be devastating for you and for others.

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