Suspected drunk driver loses control, crashes into 10 vehicles in Orange, authorities say

Authorities said the driver slammed into nine parked cars before careening into the street and hitting a passing Toyota Prius.

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Suspected drunk driver loses control, crashes into 10 cars in Orange
A suspected drunk driver was taken into custody Friday night after reportedly losing control and crashing into 10 vehicles, authorities said.

ORANGE, Calif. (KABC) -- A suspected drunk driver was taken into custody Friday night after reportedly losing control and crashing into 10 vehicles, authorities said.

It happened along East Lincoln Avenue in Orange.

Authorities said the driver - a 32-year-old man - slammed into nine parked cars before careening back into the street and hitting a passing Toyota Prius.

The driver inside was trapped for a short time until he was rescued by firefighters.

The alleged drunk driver suffered only minor injuries and has since been taken into custody, according to authorities.

The incident remains under investigation.

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