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UPDATE: Crash at Davis-Monthan gate may have been DUI-related, per TPD

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UPDATE (3:42 p.m.):

According to a news release from Tucson Police, a DUI investigation is underway in connection with the crash at the Davis-Monthan gate, Monday morning.

UPDATE (2:50 p.m.):

The Public Affairs office for the 355th Wing, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, shared more information on the Craycroft Gate breach through a news release.

According to the release, the civilian attempting to breach the gate was stopped by activated barriers.

After the driver was detained, the vehicle caught fire. Firefighters from D-M Fire Department extinguished the blaze, the news release said.

The driver was transported to a local medical facility for treatment.

The incident is under investigation.

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Davis-Monthan security forces are working with local law enforcement to investigate why a civilian-operated vehicle breached the Craycroft Gate at the base on Monday morning.

According to D-M's public affairs office, the investigation is active and ongoing. Details are limited at this time.