DUI Driver Arrested After Striking Three at Bakersfield Christmas Parade

72-year-old Alan Booth was taken into custody following the incident, with the victims now in stable condition at a local hospital.

72-year-old Alan Booth was arrested on felony charges of driving under the influence after he allegedly drove his truck into three men at a Christmas parade in Bakersfield, California.
The victims, aged 21, 42, and 77, were all transported to a hospital and are reportedly in stable condition.
Booth allegedly backed his truck up at high speed through an alley, hitting the men and continuing until he stopped near the downtown Bakersfield Fire Station.
The incident occurred just before the parade's start time, causing a delay and a rerouting of the parade, but the event was not cancelled.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with local reports suggesting that alcohol intoxication may have played a role in the collision.