STOCKTON, Calif. — Five people suffered injuries after a car struck them and then crashed into a pole in Stockton on Sunday afternoon, according to the Stockton Police Department.
The incident occurred around 4 p.m. in the 500 block of West Sonora Street.
Authorities said the vehicle hit five pedestrians, all of whom sustained non-life-threatening injuries, before colliding with a pole.
The driver, a 62-year-old man, was found unconscious inside the vehicle. First responders administered Narcan, which revived him.
Police say DUI may have played a role in the crash, though the investigation remains ongoing. At this time, there is no indication the pedestrians were intentionally targeted.
For updates or to report tips, visit the Stockton Police Department website.
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