Overview
- Police say the 27-year-old veered onto the sidewalk near Harbor Boulevard and North Street around 3 p.m., striking students waiting at a light during a supervised run.
- Eight teens ages 16–17 were hit; seven were hospitalized, five have since been released, and the remaining two have non-life-threatening injuries, according to school officials.
- Officers reported "objective signs of intoxication" and arrested Alva-Palafox on suspicion of DUI involving alcohol and drugs after he was treated for crash injuries.
- The Toyota Corolla was impounded, a search warrant is pending, and investigators are awaiting toxicology while reviewing speed and other possible factors.
- Surveillance and traffic video captured the car mounting the curb and hitting a brick wall; the school activated crisis support and a court appearance is expected Friday.