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Erratic Driver Plows into Family Services Building in Boyle Heights

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A woman crashed her car into a building in Boyle Heights early this morning, reports KLTA.

The incident happened at about 1:00 a.m. Witnesses say that before hitting the Enki Youth & Family Services building, the woman, whose name hasn't been released, was all over the road, leading police to wonder if alcohol or drugs were involved.

After plowing through the building, the driver allegedly tried to run, but was held by police and taken to the hospital. She wasn't arrested.

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