The person hospitalized Sunday after their vehicle plunged off an embankment in a Newhall crash is expected to survive, and the incident is now being investigated as a possible DUI. 

At around 12:40 a.m. Sunday, first responders received reports of a Newhall crash on Sierra Highway and Placerita Canyon Road, according to Melanie Flores with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, at the time of the crash. 

“The driver was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries and is expected to survive,” said Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson with The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “The incident is suspected to be DUI-related, pending confirmation of toxicology reports.” 

The investigation remains ongoing as of Monday afternoon.

Anyone who may have information about the Newhall crash is encouraged to call the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station traffic office at 661-260-4000.

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