![[09-23-2025] Two People Killed in Rollover Crash on I-8 Near Dunaway Road; Driver Arrested for Suspected DUI](https://ak1.to//dOAK8.webp)
Two people were killed and the driver was arrested following a rollover crash in Imperial County on Tuesday morning, September 23, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 4:20 a.m. on Interstate 8 near Dunaway Road.
A 59-year-old woman was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche eastbound in the first lane of I-8, west of Dunaway Road, when she lost control. The vehicle rolled over and came to rest in the center median.
Two passengers, a 70-year-old man and an unidentified woman, were ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. The driver sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center.
CHP reported that while airbags deployed during the crash, the driver was the only occupant wearing a seatbelt. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs
Authorities continue to investigate 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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