The crash occurred at approximately 3:33 p.m. on May 17 at Winchester Road (State Route 79) and Benton Road.
Murrieta, CA – At least one person sustained major injuries following a suspected DUI-related two-vehicle collision at an intersection in Murrieta on Sunday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:33 p.m. on May 17 at Winchester Road (State Route 79) and Benton Road.
A preliminary investigation indicates that a gray Honda Civic collided with a dark gray Volkswagen sedan at the intersection.
At least one person sustained major injuries in the collision. Authorities later confirmed the crash was DUI-related. A driver was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI, causing major injury, and was transported to Inland Valley. The identity of the arrested individual has not been released.
The exact circumstances leading up to the collision remain under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. Investigators also noted that a witness reportedly captured the crash on dashcam video.
CHP reports stated that both damaged vehicles came to rest on the right shoulder following the impact. Authorities also reported heavy debris scattered across the roadway and multiple occupants being removed from the vehicles.
California Highway Patrol officers and emergency medical personnel responded to the scene to assist victims and investigate the collision. Tow crews were later requested to remove both damaged vehicles from the intersection.
The crash caused traffic disruptions along Winchester Road and Benton Road while emergency crews cleared debris and conducted the on-scene investigation.
The Murrieta DUI crash remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.