49ers’ Aldon Smith arrested on suspicion of DUI

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

11 years ago

FILE – In this Aug. 25, 2013, file photo, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith stands on the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings in San Francisco. San Jose police say Smith has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a single-vehicle crash in the city’s Silver Creek area Friday morning. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) tries to run from San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith (99) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in San Francisco. Smith sacked Rodgers on the play. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose police say 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Sgt. Heather Randol said officers arrested Smith after a solo vehicle crash in the city’s Silver Creek area Friday morning. She did not give any additional details.

Smith is also facing a civil lawsuit from a man who says he was shot during a party at Smith’s house.

Attorneys for Smith and former Niners tight end Delanie Walker, who is also named in the suit, say the plaintiff, Ronndale Esporlas, exposed himself to “all risks of harm” by attending the party.

Santa Clara County prosecutors say they are considering criminal charges.