7 pedestrians injured after car crashes onto sidewalk on U St

WASHINGTON - Police say multiple pedestrians were hurt and seven hospitalized after a car crashed on U Street in Northwest DC early Saturday morning. 

What we know:

Police say that around 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, a car on U Street crashed onto the sidewalk near 11th street. The car struck a pedestrian, a utility pole and a metal trash can. 

The impact with the metal trash can then injured additional pedestrians on the sidewalk. 

Seven adults were taken to the hospital. 

The area near where the crash occurred is a high-traffic area known for its nightlife, a block off the U St Metro stop. 

All injuries are believed to be non-life threatening, according to police. 

What's next:

The driver has been identified as 31-year-old Eric Lyons of Northwest D.C. He remained on the scene and is in MPD custody, police say. He's been charged with Driving Under the Influence and Reckless Driving.