Madera, CA – On the morning of Saturday, March 29, 2025, a suspected DUI driver allegedly caused a multi-vehicle crash that injured one person, according to KSEE.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident took place around 9:00 AM at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and the Highway 99 off-ramp.
A 22-year-old Madera man was stopped in a red Honda Accord at a red light in the left eastbound lane of Cleveland Avenue, just west of the off-ramp. Next to him, a 53-year-old Madera man driving a white Chevrolet Traverse was also stopped.
A 26-year-old man from Gilroy was exiting southbound Highway 99 at high speed when he lost control, struck a raised median, hit a traffic signal, and then collided with the left side of the Honda. The impact forced the Honda into the Traverse, overturning both vehicles.
The driver of the Chevrolet Equinox fled the scene on foot but was later found at a nearby business. Officers determined he was under the influence of alcohol and drugs. He was arrested and booked into Madera County Jail on suspicion of felony DUI and hit-and-run.
The driver of the Honda was transported to a hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the Traverse was not injured.
California DUI Law
Section 23153(a) of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) states that it is illegal for any driver to “Operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and, as a result, cause bodily injury to someone else.”
Personal Injury Claims
When the actions of reckless drivers cause others to be injured, the cost of recovery should not fall on their victims. Filing a Personal Injury Claim with the at-fault party’s insurance can provide compensation for medical bills and lost wages during recovery.
Madera Car Accident Lawyer
If you or someone you love was harmed in an accident like the one described here, contact a Madera Car Accident Lawyer for any questions or to receive a no-cost, no-obligation case assessment.
