Crime & Safety
Woman Hospitalized in La Quinta DUI Crash
Sheriff's investigators say the 23-year-old was hospitalized with head injuries following the crash early Monday morning.
A Thermal woman was hospitalized Monday with head injuries after police allege she was driving while under the influence and crashed into a palm tree.
According to Sheriff's Sergeant Randy Vasquez, 23-year-old Beatriz Garcia crashed at Avenue 52, near Washington Street, around 4:30 a.m. Monday.
"During the investigation, it was determined that Garcia showed signs of driving while impaired with alcohol and / or drugs," Vasquez said.
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She had been traveling west on Avenue 52, when she apparently veered off the street and hit a palm tree, he reported.
"She was arrested, but later released due to her injuries," he said, adding that she was transported to the hospital with "moderate" head injuries.
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According to the sergeant, DUI charges will be filed with the district attorney's office.
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