Driver Hits Parked Car in San Luis Obispo While Reaching for Sunglasses

No injuries reported after Audi sedan collides with Kia, leaving vehicles stuck together.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 1:48am

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A driver in San Luis Obispo crashed into a parked car on Wednesday morning after reaching for their sunglasses, causing the front bumper of their Audi sedan to become wedged against the side of the Kia sedan. No injuries were reported, and police do not suspect DUI was a factor in the collision.

Why it matters

Distracted driving incidents like this one highlight the importance of keeping one's eyes on the road and avoiding reaching for objects while operating a vehicle. While no one was hurt in this case, such collisions can easily lead to serious injuries or fatalities.

The details

According to the San Luis Obispo Police Department, the driver of the white Audi sedan was traveling on Felton Way shortly after 8 a.m. when they reached for their sunglasses, causing the vehicle to swerve and collide with the parked Kia sedan. The impact left the Audi's right front bumper wedged against the driver's side window of the Kia.

  • The incident occurred on Wednesday, March 12, 2026, shortly after 8 a.m.

The players

Audi sedan driver

The driver of the white Audi sedan involved in the collision.

Kia sedan

The parked car that was struck by the Audi sedan.

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The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder to drivers to keep their eyes on the road and avoid distractions like reaching for objects while operating a vehicle, as such actions can easily lead to dangerous collisions with parked or moving cars.