The Sheriff’s Media Relations Office has received numerous follow-up inquiries regarding the incident that took place at
The Saloon Bar in Encinitas over the weekend.
Below is the latest on the condition of the three victims that were struck by a van:
• A 23-year-old victim was treated for minor injuries at a hospital.
• A 24-year-old victim is in stable condition in the intensive care unit.
• A 25-year-old victim is currently in surgery with serious injuries.
Two others near the scene of the collision suffered minor injuries and were treated on scene by paramedics or at the hospital.
Christian Davis, 28, was arrested and charged with three counts of attempted murder and one count of attempted escape with force. He is currently in custody at the Vista Detention Facility and is not eligible for bail. At the time of his arrest, Davis did not have any weapons. Davis will be arraigned at the North County Courthouse in Vista on Tuesday, March 3rd at 1:30 p.m.
On March 1st just before 1:30 a.m., a van drove into a crowd of people located in the 500 block of S. Coast Highway. Witnesses say Davis tried to run away after the incident, but Good Samaritans held him until deputies arrived to take him into custody.
Deputies from the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station continue their investigation. Anyone with information can contact
Detective Myers at (760) 966-3500. You can also call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477.
