Driver injured in alleged DUI crash involving 3 cars in San Luis Obispo

A three-car crash in San Luis Obispo left one driver injured on Thursday night.

The San Luis Obispo Police Department responded to a collision on High and Santa Barbara streets at around 9:13 p.m., according to Sgt. Jeff Booth.

The collision was reported by one of the drivers, and police and fire crews were on scene shortly after, according to Booth.

The “at fault driver” is expected to be charged with driving under the influence, Booth said. That driver was rushed to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, Booth added.

The other two drivers were not injured.

The name of the injured driver was not released Friday. A request for further comment from the San Luis Obispo Police Department was not immediately returned Friday morning.

This story was originally published January 26, 2024 at 11:26 AM.