![[01-01-2025] Woman Killed, Two Others Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle DUI Collision in Mission Viejo](https://ak1.to//a5PYD.webp)
A woman in her 60s was killed in a head-on collision caused by a suspected DUI driver on Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo early Wednesday morning, January 1, 2025.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department reported that the crash occurred around 1:40 a.m. near Pueblonuevo Drive.
A Chevrolet Malibu, allegedly driven by 26-year-old Geraldine P., was traveling the wrong way in the southbound lanes of Marguerite Parkway when it collided head-on with a Toyota Camry.
The driver of the Camry was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The driver and a passenger in the Malibu were also transported to a hospital with injuries. She was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and gross vehicular manslaughter and booked into the Orange County Jail.
The investigation is ongoing.
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.
