![[08-15-2025] Woman Killed, Driver Arrested After DUI Crash on 7th Avenue in Hesperia](https://ak1.to//@nbp.webp)
A 22-year-old woman was killed and another driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a two-vehicle crash in Hesperia early Friday morning, August 15, 2025.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the collision occurred around 2:20 a.m. near the intersection of 7th Avenue and Sequoia Street.
Deputies arrived and found two vehicles had collided. The female passenger, identified as Paige M. of Baldwin Park, was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.
Authorities said the other driver, 22-year-old Danilo Z. of Apple Valley, was arrested on suspicion of DUI and later released on a bail bond.
Firefighters used specialized equipment to extricate at least one occupant from a 2008 Honda Accord EX, which sustained major rear-end damage. The second vehicle, a 2022 Dodge Charger Scat Pack driven by Danilo, sustained major front-end damage. Both vehicles came to rest on the east side of 7th Avenue after crashing through chain-link fences.
In addition to Paige’s fatal injuries, three others were categorized as delayed patients with less critical injuries, while two others declined medical care at the scene.
The Hesperia Police Department is investigating the crash.
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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