Crime

Driver arrested after crashing car into San Luis Obispo mortuary fence, police say

A car crashed into Reis Family Mortuary in San Luis Obispo on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at about 4 p.m.
A car crashed into Reis Family Mortuary in San Luis Obispo on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at about 4 p.m. Courtesy of the San Luis Obispo Police Department

One person was arrested after allegedly crashing a car into a San Luis Obispo mortuary fence while under the influence on Tuesday evening.

The car crashed into the Reis Family Mortuary and Crematory property on Nipomo Street at about 4 p.m., according to a tweet from the San Luis Obispo Police Department.

Police arrested the driver on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, the department said.

The driver sustained minor injuries in the collision, according to police.

This story was originally published September 27, 2022 at 6:21 PM.

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Stephanie Zappelli
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Stephanie Zappelli is the environment and immigration reporter for The Tribune. Born and raised in San Diego, they graduated from Cal Poly with a journalism degree. When not writing, they enjoy playing guitar, reading and exploring the outdoors. 
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