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Driver injured after saguaro goes through windshield

Posted at 10:33 AM, Jul 10, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-11 10:17:26-04

TUCSON, Ariz. - A driver suffered minor injuries after driving through the median and hitting a saguaro, which punctured the car's windshield.

According to Pima County Sheriff's deputy Daniel Jelineo, a black sportscar went through the median near First Ave. and Agave Drive at 9:26 a.m. He said the driver, who showed symptoms of impairment, was detained for investigation.

Deputies arrested the driver, 39-year-old Kai Scott, on suspicion of DUI and criminal damage.