Driver Fled the Scene After Striking Two Vehicles in Broad Daylight
By Staff Writer
A reckless driver caused chaos and destruction in Downtown Santa Monica this week after running a red light and colliding with two other vehicles as reported by The Santa Monica Daily Press. The incident happened in the middle of the day, causing panic and shock for witnesses and other drivers in the area.
According to eyewitnesses, a dark gray Honda Accord was seen speeding through the intersection, heading north to south, against the traffic lights. The vehicle then collided with a second car, which was traveling west to east on a green light. The impact was so severe that the second vehicle spun 90 degrees.
As if that wasn’t enough, the Honda Accord then collided with a third vehicle, a white Lexus that was waiting to turn right onto Santa Monica Blvd. The driver of the first vehicle fled the scene, leaving behind a trail of destruction and panicked onlookers.
Fortunately, the driver of the second vehicle only sustained minor injuries and was treated for shock by members of the Santa Monica Fire and Police departments, who arrived on the scene without much delay.
Meanwhile, the driver of the Honda Accord was located in the 1400 block of 6th Street and detained for witness identification. Upon inspection, the driver showed clear signs of intoxication and failed a field sobriety test. The driver was subsequently arrested for Hit & Run and DUI-drugs (CNS Stimulant), an offense that could carry severe consequences.
