A man was allegedly drunk when he rear-ended another vehicle in Apple Valley late Saturday, Sept. 20, killing a man and injuring another, authorities said.
The crash took place about 11:35 p.m. along Kiowa Road at Caribou Avenue, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials said.
Sheriff’s department spokeswoman Mara Rodriguez said a Nissan Altima and a Hummer were both traveling north on Kiowa Road prior to the impact.
The Nissan struck the Hummer from behind, causing the driver of the Hummer to lose control, she said.
Two men who were inside the Hummer were hospitalized for treatment, according to Rodriguez. The driver, initially described as a 44-year-old Apple Valley man, succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
His identity was not yet released Sunday.
A 22-year-year-old Victorville man who was riding as a passenger in the Hummer was hospitalized in stable condition, sheriff’s offiicals said.
Deputies arrested the driver of the Nissan, identified as 23-year-old Exon Herrera-Hernandez of Apple Valley, on suspicion of drunken driving and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, county booking records show.
The investigation was ongoing. No further details were available.
Bail for the suspect was set at $250,000 pending an initial court appearance.
Any witnesses, or anyone with information, can reach the Apple Valley Police Department at (760) 240-7400. Information may also be provided anonymously to the We-Tip hotline at (800) 782-7463.
(This story has been updated with additional information.)
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: DUI suspected in deadly Apple Valley crash
Reporting by Brian Day, Victorville Daily Press / Victorville Daily Press
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