Man arrested, accused of child endangerment and DUI
A man was arrested early Sunday morning in Coachella, accused of child endangerment, as well as driving under the influence.
Riverside County Sheriff's investigators say deputies responded to a crash near Tyler Street and Avenue 53 just after 12:30 a.m. They say they found a truck that had crashed into a light post and fence. They believe the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol.
Deputies also say the driver's 2 year old son wasn't properly restrained in the vehicle during the time of the crash. The child was taken to a hospital as a precaution with minor injuries.
The driver was booked at John Benoit Detention Center in Indio.
Call Crimestoppers at (760) 341-STOP if you have any information that can help investigators.
