![[12-20-2024] 51-Year-Old Woman Killed After Wrong-Way DUI Crash on Highway 86 in Mecca](https://ak1.to//HU@A.webp)
A 51-year-old woman was killed, and two others sustained injuries in a two-vehicle collision involving a wrong-way driver on Highway 86 near 66th Avenue in Mecca, Riverside County, on Friday night, December 20, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 9:00 p.m. when a black Chrysler traveling on the wrong side of the highway collided head-on with a white Honda Civic. The driver of the Honda, identified as Shuru Z., 51, of La Puente, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 20-year-old male driver of the Chrysler was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI. He sustained minor injuries, and his 18-year-old female passenger was transported to a hospital with moderate injuries.
The incident remains under investigation by the CHP.
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.
