Multiple-Vehicle Traffic Collision Involving Drunk Driver
On April 23, 2009, at 11:15 p.m. deputies were dispatched to a vehicle collision involving several parked vehicles in the 100 block of “B” Street. Witnesses reported that the driver, Jose Gonzales 26, of Santa Paula, appeared to be intoxicated and was trying to leave the scene, but a local resident detained him. The investigation concluded that Gonzales was driving his 2007 black Ford F250 pickup truck southbound on “B” Street from Ventura Street at a high rate of speed. His vehicle drifted to the right side of the street and collided with five unoccupied parked vehicles before coming to rest in the middle of the street. Gonzales’ vehicle sustained major right front damage, which prohibited him from driving away from the scene. The parked vehicles had major damage, as well. Deputies determined that Gonzales’ blood alcohol content exceeded the legal limit of .08 BAC and booked him at the Ventura County Main Jail for driving under the influence of alcohol. No significant injuries resulted from the collision. By Anonymous — Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
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