DUI suspect arrested after car slams through wall at Downey library

Thursday, March 9, 2017
DOWNEY, Calif. (KABC) -- A DUI suspect was arrested early Thursday morning after his car slammed into the Downey City Library, authorities said.

No one was injured in the crash, which occurred shortly after 1:30 a.m. at 11121 Brookshire Ave., the Downey Police Department said. The sedan crashed through a wall in reverse, leaving piles of books and shelves scattered on the floor.
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The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was not publicly identified. Officers were seen examining his eyes with a flashlight and instructing him to walk in a straight line before he was taken into custody.

The man had been arrested about 7:40 p.m. Wednesday on a minor traffic warrant and released, according to police.
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City News Service contributed to this report.
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