A DUI driver drove into a ditch and was arrested by the HBPD

Shortly after midnight, police officers responded to a report of a car stuck in a ditch, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department.

Upon arrival, officers found the vehicle stranded in a grassy lot.

Following a comprehensive field sobriety test, the driver was arrested for DUI.

Thankfully, no one was hurt, but things could’ve been much worse.

The HBPD reminds us that driving impaired is a real threat to our community and is 100% preventable. Even minimal amounts of alcohol, medication, or other substances can drastically compromise your driving capabilities. Please, don’t drive impaired. Appoint a designated driver or utilize ride-sharing services when you plan on drinking or engaging in other activities that could impair your ability to drive safely.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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