Murrieta Mayor Alan Long, 44, arrested after alleged DUI rear-end crash that left 4 teenage girls injured in Murrieta, CA
Modified Date:
Mon, 07/27/2015 - 3:59pmAccident Date:
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Murrieta mayor arrested in suspected DUI crash
“This is certainly very much out of character for Alan Long,” Gibbs told the Riverside newspaper. “I’ve been at a number of social events with Alan over the years … and I’ve never seen him take a drink.”
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It was not immediately clear whether Long, elected in November 2010, has hired an attorney. He was booked on $50,000 bail at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta.
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In addition to being charged with DUI, Long is now facing potential civil liability for the injuries sustained by the four high school cheerleaders in the car Long allegedly crashed into while intoxicated.
At about 8:15pm, a car containing 4 teenage girls ages 14-17 was rear-ended by a full sized truck driven by Alan Long. Three of the girls have already been treated at local hospitals and released, but one who sustained more serious injuries still remains hospitalized. While Long claims a breathalyzer test showed his BAC to be below the legal limit, officers said he was still showing symptoms of impairment.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Rear-End Collisions, DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use, Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult DriversPeople Involved:
Alan Long
Roadway:
Jefferson AvenueCity:
Murrieta, CACounty:
Riverside County, CAArea:
Riverside, CA
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