Anthony Alva-Palafox Arrested in DUI Accident on North Harbor Boulevard [Anaheim, CA]

Anaheim, CA (December 12, 2025) — On Wednesday afternoon, 8 members of the Anaheim High School track team were hospitalized after a a DUI accident on North Harbor Boulevard, and Anthony Alva-Palafox was arrested.

According to Anaheim police, the shocking incident happened around 2:55 p.m. at the intersection with North Street.

Reports say that students that were standing on the southwest corner of North Harbor Boulevard and North Street, waiting for the light to change during a training run, when the driver suddenly swerved off the roadway and struck them.

All eight students were transported to a hospital with injuries ranging from minor to more serious, police said. The driver, a 27-year-old Anaheim man, was also taken to a hospital for treatment. Officers suspect he may have been driving under the influence, though no arrest had been made as of late Wednesday.

The team’s coach, who was running behind the group, witnessed the collision as it occurred.

Stop Pedestrian Accidents and DUIs

To help avoid pedestrian accidents, drivers and pedestrians alike should be increasingly vigilant and watch out for each other. Drivers have to make sure to slow down in crowded areas, watch for people crossing and not get distracted, like by texting.

Pedestrians should cross only where they are supposed to, heed the traffic lights and attempt to establish eye contact with drivers before they step off the curb. If you’re walking at night, wear something bright or reflective so you’re easier to see. Do not walk and use a phone, or wear headphones, on the road.

If you or someone you know is injured in a pedestrian crash, seek medical attention immediately and report the incident to authorities. Drivers must stay alert and sober—especially near schools and busy intersections—to help prevent tragedies like this.

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