Brush Fire Caused by Suspected DUI Car Accident on Santiago Canyon Road [Orange County, CA]

Man Arrested after Orange County Car Accident on Santiago Canyon Road

 
ORANGE COUNTY, CA (October 25, 2019) – Authorities arrested a 26-year-old man after a DUI car accident on Santiago Canyon Road.
 
According to reports, the driver crashed into a power pole. This collision led to a brush fire on October 24. The Orange County Fire Authority revealed that the incident happened before 4:00 a.m. on East Santiago Canyon Road near the 241 Freeway.
 
The detectives believed that the car started the brush fire.
 
Meanwhile, responders transported the driver with a broken collar bone to a local hospital. After that, authorities arrested him on suspicion of DUI.
 
Moreover, the Fire Authority revealed that the fire burned around 5 acres of brush. This incident led to a hard closure of Santiago Canyon Road from the 241 Freeway to Loma Ridge. Authorities also shut down Live Oak Canyon to the 241 Freeway to non-residents.
 
“At this point, crews are making good work on the fire,” Fire Authority Capt. Paul Holaday stated. He added that the crews may early contain the fire.
 
Habits like distracted driving, speeding and DUI can lead to road accidents. Such habits are causes of disastrous incidents involving major injuries, damage and deaths. That is why it is important to drive defensively/abide by all driving laws. This is to ensure your safety.

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