DUI suspected after minor crash in West Covina
WEST COVINA -- A West Covina man was jailed on suspicion of drunken driving Wednesday after he rear-ended a woman's car at an intersection, police said.
Mark Munoz, 48, was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor driving under the influence, West Covina police Lt. Joseph Sevilla said.
The crash was reported about 6:20 p.m. at Azusa Avenue at Aroma Drive, the lieutenant said.
A woman was driving north on Azusa Avenue and was preparing to make a right turn when Munoz allegedly failed to stop in time and rear-ended her car, causing minor damage, Sevilla said.
Witnesses reported Munoz stumbled after getting out of his car and was down on his hands and knees prior to the arrival of officers, he added.
Police determined Munoz was driving under the influence of alcohol and arrested him, Sevilla said.
No one was injured in the crash, he said.
According to sheriff's booking records, Munoz was being held in lieu of $5,000 bail Wednesday at the West Covina Police Department jail and is due for arraignment in West Covina Superior Court Thursday.
Mark Munoz, 48, was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor driving under the influence, West Covina police Lt. Joseph Sevilla said.
The crash was reported about 6:20 p.m. at Azusa Avenue at Aroma Drive, the lieutenant said.
A woman was driving north on Azusa Avenue and was preparing to make a right turn when Munoz allegedly failed to stop in time and rear-ended her car, causing minor damage, Sevilla said.
Witnesses reported Munoz stumbled after getting out of his car and was down on his hands and knees prior to the arrival of officers, he added.
Police determined Munoz was driving under the influence of alcohol and arrested him, Sevilla said.
No one was injured in the crash, he said.
According to sheriff's booking records, Munoz was being held in lieu of $5,000 bail Wednesday at the West Covina Police Department jail and is due for arraignment in West Covina Superior Court Thursday.
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