![[10-11-2024] One Dead, Two Injured After Suspected DUI Crash on Van Buren Boulevard in Jurupa Valley](https://ak1.to//VDp.webp)
One person was killed, and two others were injured following a suspected DUI crash in Jurupa Valley on Friday night, October 11, 2024.
The collision occurred at around 10:28 p.m. on Van Buren Boulevard south of Jurupa Road, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Emergency responders pronounced the sole occupant of one vehicle dead at the scene. The person’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The driver and passenger of the second vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital in stable condition.
Authorities suspect that drug or alcohol use may have contributed to the crash. The cause remains under investigation, and officials have not disclosed which driver may have been impaired.
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.
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.
