4 Arrests For DUI In Union City

UNION CITY, CA — Union City Police arrested four drivers for driving under the influence — two on Saturday night, and the other two early Monday morning. One arrest followed a crash that seriously injured two people.

The initial arrest was Saturday night, following a report of an injury accident at Alvarado-Niles and Decoto roads. When officers arrived they found two seriously injured motorcyclists, unconscious, lying in the road. After the motorcyclists were transported to the hospital for treatment, an investigation determined that a vehicle had turned in front of the riders causing the collision. The vehicle’s driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Ruben Martin, 56, of Hayward was booked in at Santa Rita Jail.

An update on the conditions of the injured motorcyclists is not available.

While investigating that crash, another motorcyclist rode through the area, showing symptoms of intoxication. Gilberto Negrete, 40, of Hayward was arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. He was also booked at Santa Rita Jail.

Early Monday morning, two more DUI arrests were made, both in a residential neighborhood, in the vicinity of Jean Drive and Ruth Way. The arrests came during routine patrols. Amanda Lopez, 30, and Tristan Reyes, 21, were both arrested for suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The pair are Union City residents.

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