US EditionDUI Suspected After Car Veers Into 8 Members of High School Track Team
Anthony Alva-Palafox, 27, allegedly impaired by alcohol and drugs, struck eight high school athletes waiting at a corner; all are expected to survive, police said.
- On Wednesday just before 3 p.m., eight members of the Anaheim High School track and field team were injured after a vehicle driven by Anthony Alva-Palafox, 27, struck them at Harbor Boulevard and North Street, Anaheim.
- Anaheim police say Alva-Palafox displayed objective signs of intoxication, prompting a DUI investigation while he was hospitalized and cuffed shortly after on suspicion of DUI.
- Video footage showed multiple injured student-athletes, boys and girls ages 16 and 17, bleeding near a nearby brick wall as at least five were treated on scene before hospital transport.
- By Thursday morning, seven hospitalized victims included four released, and officials say the students are expected to survive with ongoing medical care at local hospitals.
- The preliminary investigation found an orange Toyota Corolla was southbound on Harbor Boulevard at North Street on a green light when the driver veered off the roadway and hit pedestrians, Anaheim police said. Authorities asked for tips at 714-765-1900 or 855-TIP-OCCS.
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Only One Track Athlete Remains Hospitalized from Anaheim Crash
All but one of the Anaheim High School track athletes injured when a car swerved off the road and struck them have been released from hospitals, police said Friday. A girl on the team remains hospitalized but her injuries are not considered life-threatening, said Anaheim police Sgt. Matt Sutter. The students were waiting on the southwest corner of North Harbor Boulevard and North Street for the light to change and continue their run about 2:55 p…
Anthony Alva-Palafox, 27, was identified as the man allegedly driving alcohol and ran over eight high school students
Students on California high school track team injured after suspected DUI driver accused of hitting them
Anthony Alva-Palafox, 27, was arrested for DUI after allegedly hitting eight Anaheim High School track runners during practice, sending seven to the hospital.
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