![[01-04-2025] 75-Year-Old Woman Killed After Three-Vehicle Crash Involving Suspected DUI Driver on Collett Avenue](https://ak1.to//3H5.webp)
A 75-year-old woman was killed in a three-vehicle collision allegedly caused by a suspected DUI driver in Riverside on Saturday evening, January 4, 2025.
According to Riverside police, the crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Collett Avenue and Stonewall Drive.
The victim, driving a white 2005 Jeep Liberty, was slowing to make a left turn when her vehicle was rear-ended by a gray 2014 Toyota Tundra driven by a 38-year-old Norco resident.
The impact pushed the Jeep into oncoming traffic, where it collided head-on with a red 2014 Toyota C-HR driven by a 70-year-old Riverside resident.
The 75-year-old woman was rushed to a hospital but later succumbed to her injuries. It is unclear whether the 70-year-old driver sustained injuries.
The driver of the Tundra was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center.
The incident remains under investigation.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
