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<\/p>\nThe suspected DUI driver who plowed into eight students on the Anaheim High School track and field team while they were out for a run has been identified.<\/p>\n
Anthony Alva-Palafox, 27, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of DUI and is being held on $100,000 bail. He’s expected to appear in court Friday.<\/p>\n
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According to the Anaheim Police Department, Alva-Palafox “displayed objective signs of intoxication” following the crash.<\/p>\n
“There was probable cause to believe Mr. Alva-Palafox was operating a motor vehicle in an unsafe manner due to his level of intoxication,” said police in a statement released Wednesday. “He was arrested on suspicion of DUI for both alcohol and drugs.”<\/p>\n
Police said the students were waiting at the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and W. North Street just before 3 p.m. when they were hit by a Toyota Corolla.<\/p>\n
Eight students, all between 16 and 17 years old, were struck. Seven students were hospitalized, five of whom have since been released.<\/p>\n
The remaining two have non-life threatening injuries, according to a spokesperson for the school.<\/p>\n
Eyewitness News obtained surveillance video from a nearby business that shows a red Toyota veer right and head toward the corner where the students were standing.<\/p>\n
Eight members of the Anaheim High School running team were hurt when a vehicle plowed into them at a street intersection, police said.<\/p>\n
The students’ coach, who was with them during their run, along with staff at a nearby medical facility were among several people who rushed to help the students.<\/p>\n
The Toyota has since been impounded and a search warrant is pending to determine if there was any evidence inside, according to police.<\/p>\n
Police said Alva-Palafox’s level of intoxication will be determined through blood analysis.<\/p>\n
Meantime, Anaheim High School held a crisis response meeting Thursday, saying a team was at the school for emotional support.<\/p>\n
“It was very unfortunate,” said Linda Martinez, an Anaheim resident. “Obviously, this impacts our community, and not only that but a lot of families are affected by what happened. My heart goes out to each one of those students and their families because we’re all hurting.”<\/p>\n