Drunk Driver Crashes into Tree and Gets Arrested

In San Diego, police say that a drunk driver was recently arrested for driving under the influence this past Friday morning.  While driving under the influence (DUI), the driver managed to crash his SUV into a tree.  Police report that the driver and his passenger were both seriously injured.

According to police officers, the 24 year old driver had been heading southbound on Ingraham Street in a Nissan Exterra at approximately 1:35 AM.  While driving near the Sunset Cliffs ramp, the driver failed to negotiate a curve and drove his vehicle off the road, crashing right into a tree.

Law enforcement reported that the driver sustained injuries to his head and spine.  His passenger, also 24, had to be rushed to the hospital.  Details have not yet been released about the passenger's injuries or condition.

Officers say that the driver will face felony San Diego DUI charges.

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