[02-06-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Fatal DUI Crash in Victorville Results in One Death

A 55-year-old man was killed after a deadly head-on crash involving a suspected DUI driver in Victorville on Sunday night, February 6, 2022.

The deadly accident happened at approximately 11:06 p.m. on Village Drive near Clovis Street in Victorville.

A southbound Cadillac sedan and a northbound Jeep SUV collided on the roadway. The Jeep SUV caught fire following the collision.

Unfortunately, the 55-year-old Cadillac driver was killed in the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, the Jeep SUV driver was later identified as 30-year-old Lacey V. Authorities determined that she was under the influence at the time of the accident. She was arrested for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and suspicion of driving under the influence, causing death.

Local authorities are further investigating the crash. Witnesses that can provide additional information about the crash are urged to contact Deputy C. Bennington or Deputy S. La Rocco at the Victorville Police Department, (760) 241-2911.

DUI Crash Statistics

Getting behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is one of the most dangerous things a driver can do. They may endanger their own lives as well as the lives of other drivers on the road.

Drunk driving can have long-term and terrible consequences for the victims’ life. Unfortunately, the frequency of drunk driving occurrences in the United States is increasing.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 30 people are killed in drunk driving incidents in the United States every day (NHTSA). Drunk driving is responsible for around 29 percent of all motor vehicle accident deaths in the United States.

In 2019, roughly 10,142 individuals died as a result of drunk drivers. Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is one of the most dangerous acts a motorist can engage in. Their irresponsibility not only endangers their own lives, but it also has the potential to endanger the lives of those drivers on the road alongside them.

San Bernardino Accident Lawyers for DUI Crash Statistics

Victims of DUI accidents are entitled to justice. Arash Law’s San Bernardino County accident attorneys are dedicated to assisting victims in maximizing their compensation so that they can pay their medical costs and offer financial support to their families.

If you or a loved one has been harmed or killed in a drunk driving accident in California, please contact our legal team for assistance.

The deceased’s surviving family members may not be able to bring their loved ones back to life, but they can file a wrongful death claim to get the justice and compensation they deserve.

The family of the deceased has the right to pursue a wrongful death claim to obtain damages such as funeral expenses, lost wages and companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress caused by the horrific tragedy.

One of our firm’s wrongful death vehicle accident attorneys will handle your wrongful death lawsuit. To schedule a free, no-obligation case evaluation for a fatal car accident, call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online.