[01-27-2023] San Bernardino County, CA – Victorville Multi-Vehicle Crash Caused by DUI Driver Injures Sergeant

A San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sergeant was injured following a multi-vehicle collision caused by a DUI driver in Victorville on Friday evening, January 27, 2023.

According to the Victorville Police Department, the three-vehicle crash occurred around 10:08 p.m. at the Amargosa Road and Palmdale Road intersection.

26-year-old Jonathan H. of Victorville reportedly failed to stop at a red light while traveling on a GMC Yukon. He crashed with a Sheriff’s Sergeant driving an unmarked Dodge Charger and an adult woman driving a Chevy Tahoe.

The Sergeant was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of his wounds before being released to recuperate at home. The crash left the Dodge towed from the site with significant damage. No medical assistance was necessary for the female Tahoe driver. Despite minimal damage, her car was still functional.

Jonathan showed evident indicators of driving under the influence of alcohol and was resistant to attempts of a field sobriety test by the deputies. He was detained at the High Desert Detention Center after being charged with felony DUI inflicting bodily harm.

DUI Accident Statistics

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drunk driving causes roughly 10,000 deaths per year in the United States. Two out of every five annual car accident fatalities are attributable to drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

About 2,000 Californians every year are killed and another 30,000 are injured as a result of similar disasters. Drunk driving is a serious issue in the state. Those caught driving while intoxicated will be dealt with severely.

Drunk drivers pose a threat to other drivers and pedestrians because they are more likely to speed, swerve, and make other unsafe maneuvers while behind the wheel. If you are uncomfortable or fearful, you should leave the area immediately.

What to Do After a DUI Accident

It’s crucial to report a car accident to the police immediately if you or someone you know has been involved in one. If questioned by law enforcement, give them the facts, not your best assumptions. It’s possible that those who make it out of a disaster situation will feel like they need to apologize, even if they had nothing to do with the incident. Even if it doesn’t feel like an admission of guilt to you, insurance companies will use this against you as such.

Get in touch with the police department in the area where the incident took place to request a copy of the report. If you want, you can also use our website’s form to have the form requested for you automatically. We need the data on this form to start working on your claim. Please contact us if you would like a free, no-obligation evaluation of the strength of your case.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Victorville

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