School Athletics

Anaheim police say 27-year-old Anthony Alva-Palafox was arrested on suspicion of DUI after allegedly striking eight Anaheim High School track athletes with his sedan just before 3 p.m. Wednesday while they waited at a red light during practice. Seven teens, ages 16–17, were hospitalized and are expected to survive; the driver also suffered injuries, the vehicle was impounded, and a search warrant is underway as the school organizes crisis support for students.