Karen Kucher

U-T San Diego

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Reporter with U-T San Diego

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California Highway Patrol officers are called upon to determine if drivers are under the influence of illegal substances.

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California Highway Patrol officers are called upon to determine if drivers are under the influence of illegal substances.

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