![[08-03-2025] DUI Wrong-Way Driver Causes Two Collisions and Serious Injuries on Twentynine Palms Highway](https://ak1.to//KU1H@.webp)
A wrong-way DUI driver caused two collisions and left one person seriously injured in San Bernardino County early Sunday morning, August 3, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, at approximately 4:00 a.m., Martin F., a 23-year-old from Beaumont, was driving a Chevrolet Sonic westbound in the eastbound lanes of Twentynine Palms Highway, east of Yucca Park Road, when he collided head-on with a Hyundai Kona driven by 25-year-old Christopher B. of Twentynine Palms. The Hyundai overturned and came to rest on its side.
As Christopher attempted to exit the vehicle, 19-year-old Jasmine H. of Twentynine Palms, driving a Volkswagen Jetta eastbound, crashed into the overturned Hyundai.
Christopher sustained serious injuries and was transported to Desert Regional Medical Center. Jasmine was treated for minor injuries at the same hospital.
The CHP confirmed that Martin was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI, causing serious bodily injury, and driving the wrong way. He is currently being held at the West Valley Detention Center on $250,000 bail.
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.
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