![[09-19-2024] Two Children Injured After Single-Vehicle DUI Crash in Redding](https://ak1.to//2GGkX.webp)
Two children were injured after a single-vehicle DUI crash in Redding on Thursday evening, September 19, 2024.
According to the Redding Police Department, authorities responded to the crash in the Meadowbrook and Kimberly Drive area at around 9:22 p.m.
Dispatchers reported that a 2024 Polaris RZR side-by-side rolled over, and a child was seen ejected into the roadway. Officers identified Arturo M., 41, of Redding, as the driver at the time of the incident.
Reports indicate that the man righted the vehicle, placed the child back inside, and fled the scene. RPD initiated a traffic stop and found the side-by-side occupied by the driver and his two children, aged 3 and 6.
Police stated that both children sustained abrasions and a possible concussion. They were transported via ambulance for medical attention.
The man was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was taken into custody for DUI, inflicting injury, child endangerment, and fleeing the scene of an injury traffic collision.
The investigation is ongoing.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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