![[08-03-2025] Woman Arrested for DUI and Child Endangerment After Crash on Highway 24](https://ak1.to//tLkgF.webp)
A woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI after crashing into a center divider on Highway 24 near Lafayette on Sunday afternoon, August 3, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, multiple callers reported a reckless driver speeding and using the center divider to pass other vehicles around 3:45 p.m.
When a CHP officer attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver failed to yield, leading to a pursuit that was later ended due to concerns about the presence of children in the vehicle.
Minutes later, the vehicle crashed into the center divider wall near Central Lafayette. The crash occurred after the pursuit was called off, and the vehicle was not being chased at the time.
The driver, a 32-year-old woman from Newark, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a hospital via CHP helicopter. All four children in the vehicle were unharmed but were also taken to the hospital as a precaution.
The woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI, child endangerment, and reckless evading. The investigation 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.
