![[08-23-2024] Several People Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle DUI Crash in Victorville](https://ak1.to//veY1l.webp)
Several people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle DUI crash in Victorville on Friday evening, August 23, 2024.
According to sheriff’s officials, the two-vehicle collision occurred around 6:34 p.m. in Mojave Driver near Ferndale Drive.
The crash involved a silver Honda carrying two adults and three juveniles, and a silver Mercedes-Benz driven by an adult male.
Firefighters from the Victorville Fire Department responded to the scene and requested a medical helicopter. The driver of the Mercedes was airlifted to a trauma center outside the area.
Four occupants from the Honda were transported by ambulances to local hospitals for assessment and treatment.
There is no additional information immediately available.
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- 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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