"Driving under the influence is not a mistake without consequences. In this case, two emergency medical professionals were injured while trying to help someone else."
"Make the safe choice!!! Never drive impaired. Plan ahead, use a rideshare, call a friend, or stay where you are. One decision can change lives in an instant."
An intoxicated driver, Armando Ortiz Mendoza, struck an ambulance in Salinas while responding to an emergency. The ambulance was traveling with lights and sirens activated when Mendoza crossed into oncoming traffic, resulting in a head-on collision. Mendoza had a blood alcohol content of .20%, over twice the legal limit, and was arrested for felony DUI. Both Mendoza and the two medical professionals in the ambulance were injured and required hospitalization. Police emphasized the serious consequences of driving under the influence and urged safe choices.
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