Douglas Payne Arrested in Fatal DUI Crash on Interstate 5 [Carlsbad, CA]

Carlsbad, CA (April 29, 2022) On Wednesday, 51-year-old Douglas Payne was arrested in a DUI crash on Interstate 5 that killed a 65-year-old man from Sun City.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) says that at around 11:17 p.m. the 65-year-old man was attending to his disabled car when Payne on a red Honda struck the man.

Moreover, it is not yet known why the Honda veered into the right shoulder and struck the disabled Ford Explorer.

Reports say that the Honda hit the rear side of the Ford. The impact caused the Ford to hit the Sun City man standing outside his vehicle.

Officials arrested Payne for suspicion of DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

The crash caused delays in traffic during the investigation.

The perverse actions of a reckless driver can increase the likelihood of traffic collisions. If you are a driver, pay close attention to those around you. Always keep a considerable distance from others just in case harm is near.

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Our sincere sympathies to the family and community of the deceased. Our thoughts are with you during this painful time.

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