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Man To Be Booked On Suspicion Of DUI After Compton Crash

COMPTON (CBSLA.com) — Authorities Sunday said a man is expected to be booked on suspicion of felony DUI following a crash in Compton.

The accident happened about 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Compton Avenue and Imperial Highway in Compton.

Police say the suspect was driving a vehicle carrying his four children and their mother inside when he allegedly ran a red light and collided with another car.

A father and three children were in the second vehicle.

In all, seven children and two adults were taken to the hospital.

All were released from the hospital within a few hours.

No further information was immediately provided.

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