A suspected DUI crash in El Cajon last Saturday sent a woman and her two young nieces to the hospital and landed a pickup driver behind bars, according to police. Investigators say a white truck slammed into a parked sedan, then plowed into a fence and a tree after early callers to 911 reported that a vehicle might have hit a home. The injured were a mother and her nieces, ages 3 and 7, who were taken to nearby hospitals for evaluation. Officers detained the driver at the scene before taking him into custody.
Crash Details From Police
According to FOX5 San Diego, officers were dispatched after reports that the man behind the wheel tried to flee. When police arrived, they found him standing outside his white truck and determined it had first hit a parked sedan, then crashed into a fence and a nearby tree. Initial 911 callers believed the truck had smashed into the house on the property, but responding officers later confirmed the home itself was not struck.
Police Response
The El Cajon Police Department said officers quickly detained the driver and secured the scene while Heartland Fire & Rescue crews treated the injured family members. The department did not immediately release the driver’s identity. Detectives said the investigation into what led up to the crash is ongoing.
Investigation And Next Steps
As reported by FOX5 San Diego, the truck’s driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and booked into San Diego County Jail. Prosecutors are expected to determine formal charges after investigators complete their review. Police have asked anyone who witnessed the crash or has video of the incident to contact the department’s non-emergency line at 619-579-3311.
