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NewsFox 5 San Diego & KUSI — Local NewsSeptember 2, 2026San Diego

Suspected DUI driver crashes into San Diego police patrol vehicle during pursuit

A 36-year-old woman suspected of driving under the influence collided head-on with a San Diego police patrol car on Tuesday night, resulting in a rollover crash. Both the driver and the police officer involved were hospitalized following the incident.

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Why It Matters

This incident resulted in the hospitalization of a law enforcement officer and a civilian, and involved a police within the downtown area.

Key Facts

  • A 36-year-old woman was suspected of driving under the influence.
  • The incident involved a head-on collision between a civilian vehicle and a San Diego police patrol car.
  • The civilian vehicle rolled over following the collision.
  • The driver of the civilian vehicle was hospitalized.
  • The police officer involved in the collision was hospitalized.
  • The collision occurred during a police pursuit on Tuesday night.

Who's Mentioned

organizationSan Diego Police Department“The law enforcement agency involved in the pursuit and collision.”