![[03-29-2025] Driver Injured in DUI Hit-And-Run Crash at Cleveland Avenue and Highway 99 Off-Ramp](https://ak1.to//UBoby.webp)
A driver sustained minor injuries following a DUI hit-and-run collision involving three vehicles at the intersection of Cleveland Avenue and the Highway 99 off-ramp in Madera on Saturday morning, March 29, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just after 9:00 a.m. when a 26-year-old man from Gilroy, driving a white Chevrolet Equinox, exited southbound Highway 99 at a high rate of speed toward Cleveland Avenue.
The driver of the Equinox reportedly collided with a raised median and a traffic control signal before striking the left side of a red Honda Accord driven by a 22-year-old man from Madera, who was stopped at a red light.
The impact pushed the Honda into the left side of a white Chevrolet Traverse driven by a 53-year-old man from Madera, causing both vehicles to overturn.
The driver of the Honda was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries, while the driver of the Traverse was not injured.
The driver of the Equinox fled the scene on foot but was located by officers at a nearby business.
Authorities determined that the suspect was under the influence of both alcohol and drugs. He was arrested and booked into the Madera County Jail on suspicion of felony DUI and hit-and-run.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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.
