Three Pedestrians Injured, Tarmo Hannula Arrested in DUI Crash on Cliff Drive at Assembly Avenue [Santa Cruz, CA]

Three Hurt, Tarmo Hannula Arrested in Santa Cruz Suspected DUI Accident

 
SANTA CRUZ, CA (March 20, 2019) – Three people suffered injuries after a suspected drunk driver struck a signpost that fell on them on Saturday, March 16.
 
The collision occurred on East Cliff Drive at Assembly Avenue at about 6:30 p.m.
 
The Santa Cruz CHP said that the 65-year-old Tarmo Hannula was driving eastbound on East Cliff Drive when his vehicle left the road.
 
Hannula first struck a parked car. After that, his vehicle crashed into a signpost that fell and hit three pedestrians.
 
Paramedics brought the three pedestrians from Lathrop ranging in age from 14 to 49-years-old to Dominican Hospital with moderate injuries.
 
The CHP rushed to the scene and arrested Hannula for suspicion of DUI causing injury.
 
Authorities identified Hannula as a staff photographer and reporter on the Register-Pajaronian news outlet.
 
The incident is still under investigation.
 
Do not get behind the wheel if you find yourself under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Be responsible and request an Uber, Lyft, or taxi to pick you up.

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