NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsSeptember 12, 2026San Diego County
San Diego Police Department investigates suspected DUI crash involving injured driver in La Jolla
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A 26-year-old driver sustained serious injuries after crashing his speeding vehicle while entering a La Jolla condominium complex driveway on Friday night. San Diego police and fire-rescue personnel responded to the scene, and authorities confirmed that driving under the influence was a factor in the collision.
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A driver sustained multiple severe injuries including fractured ribs, vertebrae, and a pelvis in a single-vehicle collision involving suspected driving under the influence.
Key Facts
- A single-vehicle crash occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday in the 8700 block of Villa La Jolla Drive.
- A 26-year-old male driver lost control of his 2025 Tesla Model 3 while entering a condo complex driveway at a high rate of speed.
- The vehicle slid sideways and collided with a curb and a tree.
- The driver suffered fractures to two ribs, his lower vertebrae, and his pelvis, along with pulmonary contusions and a concussion.
- The driver was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.
- San Diego Police Department and San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel responded to the scene.
- The SDPD Traffic Division is handling the ongoing investigation.
- Authorities determined that DUI was a factor in the collision.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationSan Diego Police Department“Responded to the crash and is handling the investigation.”OrganizationSan Diego Fire-Rescue“Responded to the scene of the collision.”OrganizationSDPD Traffic Division“Handling the investigation of the collision.”locationVilla La Jolla Drive“Location of the 8700 block where the crash occurred.”PersonDavid O’Brien“Police officer providing details on the collision”locationWoodlands North Condominium complex“Private driveway where the vehicle entered at a high rate of speed.”PersonDavid O'Brien“San Diego Police officer who provided details about the collision.”OrganizationNBC 7“News station streaming local news.”locationLa Jolla“Neighborhood where the crash occurred”