Man injured in drunk driving accident in City Heights

Last Friday, a man was injured in a car accident caused by a drunk driver in City Heights.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the accident occurred at about 4 a.m. at the intersection of Fairmount Avenue and El Cajon Boulevard.  A truck with 2 men described as being in their 20’s was reported to have ran a red light at the intersection while traveling eastbound down El Cajon.

The truck collided with a Jetta traveling northbound at the intersection.  The two men in the truck and the driver of the Jetta were all injured in the accident.

Police tested the driver of the truck and determined that he was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the car accident.  Officers said they would charge the man with a felony DUI upon his release from the hospital.

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident caused by a drunk driver, contact the San Diego drunk driving accident victim attorneys of Ritter & Associates at 619-296-0123 to learn more about your rights.