Three cars smashed, DUI suspect arrested after hit-and-run

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SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - An arrest has been made after a couple reportedly went on a hit-and-run spree in Tierrasanta overnight.

At least two SUVs and a car were damaged in the series of crashes that happened just after midnight.

Witnesses followed the couple as they tried to get away. However, after police arrived on scene, they made a DUI arrest and one of the suspects was treated for minor injuries.

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