As the confetti settles and the echoes of New Year's Eve celebrations fade, the Aurora Police Department shared a stark reminder of the dangers of drinking and driving. A social media post from the Aurora Police Department reported that last night, an Aurora police K9 unit was involved in a collision after a driver, later identified as 50-year-old Victor Balderas Castellanos, ran a stop sign and collided with the officer's vehicle at the intersection of Del Mar Circle and Kenton Street.
The incident, which occurred at approximately 8:07 p.m., led to the arrest of Castellanos on multiple charges, including DUI, careless driving, and driving without a valid license or insurance. According to the Aurora Police Department via Facebook post, thankfully, the officer and the K9 on board were unharmed. But, the police noted, the outcomes of such reckless acts can quickly turn tragically different.
The photos accompanying the police's account showed significant damage to both vehicles involved in the crash. The visual evidence acts as a chilling testament to the force of the impact and the potential for severe injury or worse that often accompanies incidents of this nature. "Drinking and driving does not make the party better. It ends it," the Aurora Police Department warned, reinforcing the gravity of Castellanos' alleged decisions.
