Four young children were injured, two of them seriously, in a suspected DUI collision that occurred in Cupertino over the weekend. The incident took place around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday near the intersection of Foothill and Stevens Creek boulevards, according to a news release by Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Brooks Jarosz.
The collision involved a silver Mazda pickup truck and another vehicle, resulting in the pickup truck crashing into a power pole. Tragically, four children, aged 11, 8, 7, and 4, who were on the sidewalk at the time, were also struck by the vehicle.
Jarosz described the scene as “horrific” and emphasized that the incident could have been prevented. Two of the children sustained serious injuries and required immediate life-saving measures. All four children were promptly transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. As of Monday, one child remained in critical condition.
The driver of the Mazda, a 38-year-old Cupertino man, was arrested at the scene and subsequently booked into county jail. He faces charges of driving under the influence of drugs causing serious bodily injury.
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Traffic Accident Reconstruction Specialists team is currently investigating the collision. Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the sheriff’s office Traffic Investigative Division at 408-868-6600 or the anonymous tip line at 408-808-4431.
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It is truly unfortunate to hear about this incident involving young children. Here are some additional tips and strategies to prevent DUI collisions:
1. Designate a sober driver: If you plan on consuming alcohol, always designate a sober driver beforehand. This person should abstain from drinking any alcoholic beverages to ensure everyone’s safety.
2. Use ridesharing services: If you don’t have a designated driver, consider using ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft. These services are easily accessible and can provide a