This morning, a San Rafael Police Department dispatch was alerted to a vehicle accident near Dominican University, as confirmed by a social media post from the department. The alert was triggered by an automated notification from a cell phone that detected the collision.
Responding officers arrived at Locust Avenue to discover a car that had collided with a tree. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the car, sustained minor injuries. According to the San Rafael Police Department, an ensuing investigation revealed the driver was operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
DUI DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER CRASHING INTO TREE:
— San Rafael Police Department (@SanRafaelPolice) January 20, 2025
Just after midnight this morning, SRPD Officers were dispatched to the area of Locust Avenue near Dominican University for a vehicle collision. The incident was initiated when our dispatchers received an automated notification from… pic.twitter.com/UpO98yU2JP
Field sobriety tests confirmed the intoxication of the driver, leading to their arrest on DUI charges. The individual was later booked into Marin County Jail following a hospital visit for treatment of their injuries.
