Driver Arrested after DUI Crash on East Katella Avenue [Orange, CA]

Driver Hospitalized after DUI Accident near East Howell Avenue

ORANGE, CA (June 17, 2022) – Authorities arrested one driver following a DUI crash on East Katella Avenue, late Friday evening.

California Highway Patrol officers responded to the 2400 block of East Katella Avenue around 10:45 p.m.

According to reports, the 55-year-old driver of a blue Ford F-250 sideswiped another vehicle in the area before crashing into a home.

Paramedics rushed the driver to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Fortunately, the house had no occupants at the time as it was deemed uninhabitable and red-tagged.

Orange police officers later arrested the driver on suspicion of DUI. Meanwhile, an active investigation is still underway.

Driving under the influence is one of the most dangerous things you can do as a driver. If you find yourself unable to safely drive, you can always contact a Lyft or Uber instead. By doing so, you are helping to keep yourself and others around you safe.

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