Earlier this week, there was a suspected DUI-crash involving a parked Oceanside patrol vehicle. According to ABC San Diego News Channel 10, the incident happened at about 1:35 a.m. on Tuesday morning on the 1200 block of Vista Way. Initial reports indicate that an officer was inside of his patrol car when a white Kia Optima exited from westbound State Route 78 at a high rate of speed. The driver lost control of the vehicle and slammed into the patrol car.  

Air bags in both vehicles deployed, and the patrol car was pushed about 40 feet from where it was parked. The officer and the Kia driver were transported to local hospitals for treatment of injuries. The Kia driver was subsequently arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.