Bakersfield Police Department identified the driver accused of DUI who allegedly hit three people Thursday night before the city’s Christmas Parade.
The police started: “72-year-old Alan Booth drove through a crowd and struck three men just before the Christmas parade started in his community.”
According to officials, an initial investigation revealed Booth had driven northbound in an alleyway at a high speed and hit the three men. He then continued to drive backward across 21st Street and stopped near the downtown Bakersfield Fire Station, on H Street.
Booth was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, according to investigators. A video taken by a spectator in the crowd showed a policeman allegedly leading a man in handcuffs away from the scene.
Officials said that all three victims, aged 21, 42, and 77 were in stable condition.
The accident is still under investigation.
