Damage was sustained by both the vehicle of the DUI driver who was arrested and the vacant building he crashed into in downtown Lafayette, early Saturday morning, Jan. 24, 2026. Photos: Lafayette PD
By Lafayette Police Department
Early Saturday morning, January 24, 2026, at approximately 20 minutes after midnight, Lafayette PD Officers were dispatched to a vehicle that had crashed into a vacant building at the intersection of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Road. Officers arrived on scene, contacted the driver, and subsequently arrested him for driving under the influence.
This incident is a reminder to plan ahead and use a designated driver or a rideshare if you’ve been drinking.
If you see something, say something. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies, or (925) 284-5010 for non-emergencies.
Efforts to obtain additional information and the name of the driver were unsuccessful prior to publication time. Please check later for any updates to this report.
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