Alameda Police Report 4 DUI Crashes In 4 Days

ALAMEDA, CA — Between Thursday and Sunday, Alameda Police report that 4 drivers were arrested for DUI following crashes. A 5th underage driver was taken in custody for speeding and drifting in-and-out of traffic, but was released to their parents because of their age.

The four arrests all involved crashes. The worst was a rollover crash on Friday at Grand Street and Ellen Craig Avenue with a 24-year-old woman behind the wheel.

Also on Friday, a 25-year-old man crashed into a vehicle that was stopped at a red light, at Willie Stargell and Mariner Square Loop.

Two other drivers hit parked vehicles. On Thursday, a 30-year-old man hit multiple parked vehicles in the vicinity of Alameda Avenue. And on Sunday, a different 30-year-old man crashed into a parked car as the victim was walking toward it in the vicinity of 6th Street and Santa Clara Avenue.

This is the second time in a month that multiple DUI arrests have happened over the course of a few days.

Police offer these reminders about the effects of drinking and driving:

DELAYED REACTION TIME
A slowed reaction time can increase the chances of being involved in a collision. If a pedestrian enters the roadway or a vehicle suddenly breaks, it will take longer for the brain to process the situation and react.

LACK OF COORDINATION
Being under the influence affects a person's motor skills, specifically, eye, hand, and foot coordination. The lack of coordination may be seen in a person’s walking, their movements, and the ability to drive.

CONCENTRATION
Being able to maintain safe speeds, monitor roadway conditions, and observe posted roadway signs require a driver's undivided attention, but driving impaired hinders a person's ability to drive responsibly.

IMPAIRED VISION
While under the influence, drivers can misjudge distances, eyesight may be blurred, and eyes may want to close. All of which can result in a minor or severe crash.