Capitola Police responded to an accident on 41st Avenue around 8:23 p.m. on Sunday Evening. The accident involved a red Mustang and black Mercedes, and the driver of the Mustang, a 32-year-old male was found to be driving under the influence.
"One of the passengers was arrested with a Felony DUI and his pregnant wife was taken to the hospital," said Sgt. Cliff Sloma of the Capitola Police Deparment.
The man's wife complained of abdonminal pain and was taken by ambulance to the hospital.
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"All DUI's are criminal, technically, but if there is an injury involved it turns it into a felony," explained Sgt. Sloma.
The accident occurred at Melton Street and 41st.
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"He [the driver of the red mustang] pulled out from Melton Street, going north in front of Mercedes and the Mercedes hit him broadside," said Cliff.
It is unknown where the driver, whose name has not been released, was driving from, or whether this is his first DUI charge.
According to emergency radio traffic, smoke was seen coming from both cars, but Sgt. Sloma attributed thar to the air bags, which deployed in both vehicles.
Both vehicles suffered "moderate damage," according to Sgt. Sloma.
