Crime & Safety
DUI Hit-And-Run Suspect Leads Police On Chase At Lake Forest Park: Police
The chase triggered a large police presence at Veterans Park in Lake Forest Wednesday.
LAKE FOREST, CA — One person was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a hit-and-run crash in Lake Forest Wednesday, authorities said.
Orange County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the area of Lake Forest Drive and Muirlands Boulevard for a two-vehicle crash at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday.
Upon arrival, a Toyota pickup involved in the crash fled the area.
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According to OCSD Sgt. Lizbeth Gwisdalla, two subjects fled from the pickup truck on foot, leading police on a short chase through Veterans Park.
Both suspects were detained, and the driver of the truck was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence, Gwisdalla said.
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No injuries were reported and no further information was immediately available.
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