![[05-16-2024] Female Passenger Killed, Male Driver Hospitalized Following Two-Vehicle DUI Crash in Murrieta](https://ak1.to//LQgzC.webp)
A female passenger was killed, while a male driver was hospitalized following a two-vehicle DUI crash in Murrieta in the early hours of Thursday, May 16, 2024.
According to the Murrieta Police Department, the fatal accident happened just after midnight along Hancock Avenue, south of Parkcrest Drive.
MPD had arrested a Temecula man, 29-year-old Anthony S., on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI causing injury/death after his vehicle collided with another car, which resulted in a death and an injury. His bail is currently listed at $75,000.
Inside the car that Anthony S. struck while he was allegedly inebriated was a male driver and a female passenger. The passenger, 73-year-old Belinda B., was critically injured as a result of the accident and was rushed to Wildomar’s Inland Valley Hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly after. The driver, who remains unnamed, survived and is now recovering at a hospital with serious injuries.
The circumstances behind the deadly collision are still unclear. MPD is still assessing every evidence they can find to determine the factors that may have led up to it.
Police work is underway.
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.
