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Updated: Driver Arrested, Cited with DUI in Connection with Carpentier Parkway Crash

Park Director and head horticulturist Linda Lee describes the damage Monday.

Editor's note: This story was updated at 9:49 a.m. to add information about insurance.

A Carmel Valley woman was arrested and cited with driving under the influence after she crashed into the San Elijo Avenue entrance of Carpentier Parkway in Cardiff-by-the-Sea Saturday, San Diego Sheriff's Deputy Oscar Butler said.

The woman—whose name has not yet been released—claimed that her dog jumped out of the window, causing her to swerve and crash her Toyota Highlander, but no dog was ever found, he added. No injuries were reported and the estimated speed was not available.

The damage to the park has not yet estimated. 

Members of Cardiff 101 have been in contact with the driver's insurance company, which will pay for the damage and is no longer soliciting donations, 
Morgan Mallory of Cardiff 101 told Patch.  

"We're doing this for the community and we are delighted that we have this supporters and the community acknowledging our little gem," he said.

On Saturday, the organization will hold its Spring Fling, where residents can volunteer and donate money.Donations can also be made at cardiff101.com. (The donate button is on the bottom-right corner.)

Details of Saturday's Spring Fling from Cardiff 101:

Cardiff 101 Main Street invites you to celebrate spring and sustainable gardening practices by attending a volunteer planting day on Saturday, May 18th from 9am-1pm.

The mission of Carpentier Parkway is to promote our public, organic, sustainable, water wise, floral park in downtown Cardiff-by-the-Sea.  
What was once a vacant lot paralleling the railroad train tracks between Birmingham Drive and Chesterfield Drive has been transformed by beautiful sustainable landscaping and a trail for all to enjoy.

Carpentier Parkway has been featured in San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles, Sunset Magazine’s Fresh Dirt blog and numerous local newspapers, and it serves as a remarkable example of what can be done with an unoccupied dirt lot to improve and beautify a downtown area.

Spring Fling is the perfect time to become part of history and sponsor a brick or paver at Carpentier Parkway’s Inspirational Terrace for Cardiff’s Centennial Celebration. Sponsor a brick for just $65 or a flagstone paver from $180. For more details please visit http://www.cardiff101.com/?page_id=588.

Looking to get involved? Volunteers are needed! Please visit http://www.cardiff101.com/?page_id=1066 for more info. We look forward to celebrating spring with you at Carpentier Parkway!    


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