![[08-12-2025] One Killed, One Critically Injured in DUI Crash on Old Woman Springs Road](https://ak1.to//3A4PV.webp)
One person was killed and another was critically injured in a DUI-related crash on Old Woman Springs Road in San Bernardino County on Tuesday afternoon, August 12, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. south of La Brisa Drive, where a flatbed truck and a Chevrolet pickup with a trailer were parked on the southbound shoulder. Both drivers were standing outside their vehicles.
Authorities said 41-year-old Lucy B. of Yucca Valley was driving a Toyota southbound when she made an unsafe turn onto the shoulder, striking both men and both trucks.
One of the men, identified as 41-year-old Detrick K. of Yucca Valley, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The other, 26-year-old William A., was transported to Hi Desert Medical Center and later airlifted to Desert Regional Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition.
Lucy was arrested on suspicion of DUI, causing bodily injury, and vehicular manslaughter and booked into the West Valley Detention Center on $250,000 bail.
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.
