2 Suspected Drunk Drivers Crash In Early Morning Hours On Old Middlefield Road

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – Two drivers suspected of driving under the influence crashed early this morning on the 2200 block of Old Middlefield Road in Mountain View, according to law enforcement.

Mountain View Police Department officers responded at about 2:45 am to the crash scene and found a car that hit several other vehicles, all vacant and parked along the side of the road, and had flipped and landed on the ramp of an equipment trailer, police said.

The driver, who suffered major injuries, ran from the crash site, but was found two blocks away and was taken to an area hospital for treatment, police said.

A driver in a second vehicle also crashed. That motorist suffered minor injuries and was detained at the scene, police said.

"A preliminary investigation revealed that both drivers appeared to be driving under the influence of alcohol," police said.

"We’d also like to take this time to remind people of the 'Avoid the 13' campaign that our department participates in annually. The campaign raises awareness about driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Our officers will be out this weekend making sure everyone is driving safely," the agency said. "Have a great three day weekend, but remember, if you have been drinking, please designate a sober driver to get you home."

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