Car Fleeing from Bellflower DUI Checkpoint Injures Children
A three-car traffic accident in Bellflower has left a 6-year-old girl and 9-year-old boy in critical condition. The children’s grandparents, who were also in the vehicle with the children, only sustained minor injuries. According to the Los Angeles Times, the traffic collision occurred on Artesia Boulevard. The vehicle that caused the crash was reportedly fleeing from police after the driver of the vehicle failed to stop at a DUI checkpoint. The three men in the fleeing vehicle, which was also reportedly stolen, left the accident scene on foot, but were later apprehended by law enforcement. The occupants of the third car involved in the crash suffered minor injuries as well.
There was no report of whether or not the individuals in the stolen car were under the influence of alcohol, or were simply worried that the traffic checkpoint would somehow reveal to authorities that the car was in fact stolen. Regardless of the situation, it is never a good idea to flee from law enforcement officials. Essentially, had the individuals simply gone through the DUI checkpoint and by chance been apprehended, they would only be facing theft charges relating to the car, and possibly DUI charges if in fact the driver was impaired while operating the vehicle. Now though, the occupants of the vehicle are responsible for an accident that led to personal injury, property damage, evading arrest, and other charges that the article may not even have touched on.
