Crime & Safety
Alleged DUI Driver Hits Parked Cars In Novato
Police allege a drunk driver was behind the wheel of a minivan Sunday morning when it crashed into several parked cars.
NOVATO, CA — A Novato man is accused of driving under the influence after hitting several parked cars with a minivan early Sunday morning.
According to police, officers and medics responded to a crash scene around 2:40 a.m. on Redwood Boulevard. Investigators determined the driver of a Honda minivan was traveling north when he hit four cars parked on Redwood Boulevard, with enough force to dislodge the van's rear passenger door.
After a precautionary medical evaluation, police booked the 28-year-old suspect into the Marin County Jail on suspicion of driving under the influence.
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"With the holidays approaching, we kindly remind our community to NEVER drink and drive," police said in a news release. 'The Novato Police Department continues to prioritize enforcement of impaired drivers and create safer roadways for our community."
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