3 People Injured in Granite Bay Auto Accident near Douglas Boulevard and Sierra College Boulevard
GRANITE BAY, CA (February 26, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, authorities arrested Gary Benson after a DUI crash near Douglas Boulevard.
The incident happened at about 3:50 p.m. near Douglas Boulevard and Sierra College Boulevard. It happened in the parking lot of a Walmart.
According to officers, a 2015 Tesla driven by Gary Benson crashed into the Girl Scout cookie stand outside of the store entrance.
As a result, a 76-year-old woman sustained major injuries. Meanwhile, two girls ages 9 and 10 sustained moderate injuries. All of them who were struck were transported to a nearby hospital.
Meanwhile, authorities arrested Gary Benson on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Then, officers booked him into the Placer County Jail on felony charges of driving under the influence and causing injuries.
At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.
DUI Accidents in California
In today’s day and age, there is hardly an excuse for driving under the influence. There are plenty of alternatives, such as using a rideshare app or making a non-drinking friend a designated driver.
The California Office of Traffic Safety’s Go Safety campaign wants to spread awareness to the public about the meaning of a DUI. DUIs do not only encompass alcohol. In fact, the use of any drug, whether it be marijuana, prescription, over-the-counter, illegal, or illicit, can constitute a DUI. Drugs impair a driver’s ability to drive safely.
In uncertain times such as these, you may want to speak to a professional.
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