Pedestrian Injured in Alleged DUI Crash at Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Budlong Avenue (Los Angeles, CA)

Suspected DUI Driver Hits and Injures Pedestrian in Vermont Square Los Angeles

 
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 3, 2019) — A pedestrian suffered injuries in an alleged DUI crash at Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and Budlong Avenue.
 
The Los Angeles police said the crash occurred in a crosswalk in the Vermont Square area of South Los Angeles at about 6:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.
 
The driver was apparently attempting to make a left turn at what was a busy intersection before the incident happened.
 
The car had a broken windshield as a result. It came to a stop in an area marked off by a crime scene tape.
 
Emergency responders transported the unidentified 50-year-old patient to a local hospital in critical condition.
 
On the other hand, the driver attempted to flee the scene after hitting the pedestrian but was followed by a witness. The officers located and took the suspect into custody on suspicion of DUI.
 
The police are still investigating the cause of the crash.
 
Never drive under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Do not risk your safety by impairing thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination. By being responsible, you will be ready to respond to the conditions of the road and the drivers around you to prevent accidents.

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