Santa Barbara, Calif. – A driver was arrested overnight after allegedly crashing into the CHP Santa Barbara office parking lot.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver pulled into the CHP office and parked at an angle, cutting through a parking stall and ending up partially over a curb into a dirt and vegetation area.
CHP personnel reportedly made contact with the driver and determined the individual was allegedly under the influence. Authorities said the driver was arrested at the scene and later booked into jail.
No injuries were reported, and officials did not release the driver’s name or age.
The vehicle appeared to sustain minor damage. Photos shared by CHP show the SUV partially over a curb near landscaping in the parking lot.
CHP used the incident to remind drivers about impaired driving risks, stating that while parking between lines may be optional, arriving sober is not.
DUI arrests remain a consistent enforcement focus across Santa Barbara County, particularly during overnight hours and weekends when impaired driving incidents are more common.
Young drivers and late-night commuters are often among those most affected by DUI enforcement activity.
Authorities did not indicate whether additional charges are pending.
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