SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — A suspected Peninsula DUI driver crashed into a pole early Wednesday, causing an estimated $80,000 in damages, authorities said.
A female motorist was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in connection with the crash, the San Mateo Police Department said on the agency’s Facebook page.
No injuries were reported.
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The single-vehicle crash occurred early Wednesday morning on Pacific Boulevard, police said.
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“Officers arrived on scene and observed an intoxicated driver who lost control of her vehicle and collided into a pole. The driver nor an innocent member of the public was injured,” the agency said.
The crash was among at least two serious traffic accidents the SMPD responded in a 24-hour period.
A head-on collision Tuesday afternoon on 28th Avenue and S. Delaware Street resulted in several minor injuries.
“Luckily for all involved, there were only minor injuries reported. However, this failure to yield right-of-way could resulted in far more serious consequences,” police said.
“We want to remind drivers to pay attention to traffic signals, make turns when it is safe to do so, and never assume the other driver will give you the right-of-way.”
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