13-Year-Old Boy Killed by Suspected DUI Driver in Dana Point

Tragic Incident in Dana Point

• 💔 A 13-year-old boy was fatally struck by a vehicle while walking to school in Dana Point.
• 📍 The incident occurred on Dana Point Harbor Drive, near the entrance to Doheny State Beach.
• 👦 The victim was standing on an island with his brother when a pickup truck drove onto the island and hit him.

Suspect Apprehended

• 🚗 Authorities arrested a 59-year-old man from Dana Point on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).
• 💨 The suspect fled the scene after hitting the boy but was found 2 to 3 miles away in San Juan Capistrano.
• 🛠️ The suspect's white pickup truck was damaged, indicating it had also run over a median during the escape.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🏥 The 13-year-old boy was transported to a hospital where he was later declared dead.
• 🎒 Evidence such as the boy's backpack and a shoe were found on the island where the incident occurred.
• 🚧 Dana Point Harbor Drive and the entrance to Doheny State Beach remain closed as the investigation continues.