Car catches on fire after DUI crash in La Quinta
A car caught on fire after a crash involving a DUI driver in La Quinta.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the crash was reported at before 4:30 p.m. on Avenue 50 and Washington Street.
Deputies said the intoxicated driver, identified by police as Christopher Graf, 58, was traveling westbound on Avenue 50 when he rear-ended a vehicle, causing that vehicle to rear-end another vehicle. Witnesses at the scene told News Channel 3 Graf’s car caught on fire after the crash.
Graf was transported to the hospital for a medical evaluation. Deputies said once he is medically clear he will be booked into jail for driving under the influence of alcohol.
No other people were hospitalized.
Stay with News Channel 3 for any updates.
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