Drunk Driver Hits 3 Teenage Pedestrians

In La Jolla, police say that four people were injured when a drunk driver ran down a set of pedestrians on the sidewalk and then proceeded to slam into a nearby café.  The pedestrians have to be taken to a local hospital and were treated with serious injuries said the San Diego Union-Tribunw.

66-year-old Ronald Troyer was driving a Chrysler New Yorker during the evening hours when he veered onto a sidewalk and hit three teenagers.  His car continued to move forward crashing into the Cass Street Café & Bakery, where it hit patrons.

The three teenagers whose ages ranged from 14 to 17 were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries including broken legs. One of the patrons from the café received treatment from a hospital and was released.

Troyer was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license.  He has had his license suspended seven times for prior drunk driving convictions.

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