Crime & Safety
Woman Arrested for DUI After Rolling Car in Eastern Contra Costa
First responders found a Toyota sedan crashed at the scene containing the driver and a 5-year-old boy, the California Highway Patrol says.
A woman was arrested early Thursday morning on suspicion of felony driving under the influence after rolling her vehicle with a child inside in eastern Contra Costa County, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The CHP initially reported that the solo crash occurred early this morning on Byron Highway near Holey Road, but they have since clarified that the crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.
First responders found a Toyota sedan crashed at the scene containing the driver and a 5-year-old boy. He was properly restrained in a booster seat and only suffered minor injuries.
Officers determined that his mother had been driving under the influence and arrested her on suspicion of DUI and child endangerment.
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The suspect's name was not immediately released, and details about her medical condition were not immediately available.
Bay City News Service contributed to this report/Image via Shutterstock
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