The Menifee Police Department said the patrol period will take place from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location, which is determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes.

“Driving while under the influence of alcohol, and/or drugs, is dangerous, and potentially deadly,” Sergeant Dan Beare said previously. “Please arrange for a ride if you plan on drinking or designate a sober driver when going out, otherwise you may get arrested and face legal challenges.”

Police hope to improve public safety through this effort by removing those who may be drunk or high behind the wheel from the road.

Police warn that it isn’t just alcohol that can impair driving. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. And while recreational marijuana is legal, driving under the influence of it is not.

Drivers charged with a first-time DUI can face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties and have their license suspended.

Funding for this checkpoint comes from a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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The child, whose identity was not released, was riding south on Bellamy Lane at approximately 5:36 p.m. when he crossed Scott Road, into the path of a Jeep Cherokee heading east on Scott, according to a preliminary investigation report by the Menifee Police Department.

The Jeep driver — a 28-year-old Menifee woman — veered to the right to avoid hitting the youth, but she crashed into the e-bike and then smashed into a fence, police said.

The child, also a Menifee resident, suffered severe, but non-life-threatening injuries, while the Jeep driver was unhurt, according to police.

The boy was transported to an area hospital by ground ambulance. An update on his condition was unavailable.

Impairment is not suspected as a crash factor, police reported.

The crash investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional information is asked to contact Officer Gonzalez with the Menifee Police Department Traffic Unit at 951-723-1634 or the Traffic Unit at 951-723-1500.

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