Driver Arrested for Felony DUI After Colliding with Multiple Vehicles and a Structure in Galt
“FELONY DUI ARREST AFTER COLLISION INVOLVING A STRUCTURE
This afternoon, at about 4:30 pm, Galt PD Dispatch began receiving calls of a traffic collision on the 200 block of Palin Ave with multiple vehicles and a structure.
When officers arrived on scene, they located Israel Bautista-Morfin, 31, of Galt, sitting in the driver seat of a Honda minivan. Israel showed objective signs of intoxication and was found to have over four times the legal limit for blood alcohol content.
Through the investigation, it was determined Bautista-Morfin left the roadway for an unknown reason, traveled through two front yards, and struck two parked vehicles. One of the vehicles then struck a carport for one of the residences. Unfortunately, one of the vehicles was occupied. The victim was transported to a local hospital by Cosumnes Fire with suspected minor injuries.
Bautista-Morfin was placed under arrest for felony DUI. He was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. Once cleared, he will be booked into the Sacramento Main Jail.”
