Colo Colo Star Arrested for DUI After Crash

Leandro Hernández, a 21-year-old forward for the Santiago-based football club Colo Colo, was arrested in the early hours of Sunday, November 8, 2026. The arrest occurred in Providencia, a district of Santiago, following a car crash.

Authorities have formally placed Hernández under investigation for driving under the influence causing serious injuries. A breath test indicated a blood alcohol level of 1.2 grams per litre. Prosecutors are currently awaiting definitive blood test results.

Security camera footage allegedly shows Hernández running a red light and colliding with another vehicle at high speed. The driver of the other car sustained multiple fractures and was taken to Hospital del Salvador, where their condition is reported as stable.

A court has imposed a nationwide travel ban on Hernández and ordered him to sign in monthly. His driving license has also been retained, prohibiting him from driving. The investigation is set to conclude within 120 days.

Hernández, who was not with his team as they secured their 35th league title that afternoon, is presumed innocent until proven guilty.