![[08-13-2025] Woman Arrested for DUI After Crashing Into Tree and Fleeing Scene in Upland](https://ak1.to//YTg@@.webp)
A woman was arrested after crashing her SUV into a tree in Upland and attempting to flee the scene early Wednesday morning, August 13, 2025.
According to the Upland Police Department, the crash occurred just after 2:00 a.m. when the woman was speeding down a residential street with two passengers in a Toyota RAV4.
A surveillance video showed the driver failing to make a turn and slamming into a large tree in front of a home. The impact caused major damage to the SUV and nearly flipped it over.
Police said the woman ran from the scene and tried to hide at her home about a block away, but officers found her and linked her to the wreck through injuries and identification left inside the vehicle.
She was arrested for felony DUI, causing injury, and felony hit-and-run. Authorities said her two passengers sustained lacerations and pain complaints but were not seriously injured.
According to the homeowner, the tree likely prevented the vehicle from crashing into the front bedroom of the home.
No further details were immediately available.
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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