Sonnie Valencia Arrested, 2 Injured in Two-Vehicle DUI Crash on Union Avenue [Bakersfield, CA]
22-Year-Old Man Charged, 2 Hurt after DUI Collision near Brundage Lane
BAKERSFIELD, CA (April 24, 2024) – Tuesday night, Sonnie Valencia was arrested for DUI after injuring two people on Union Avenue.
Just before 10:00 p.m., officers responded to the scene near Brundage Lane on April 16th.
Per reports, Valencia was driving in the area and struck another vehicle, injuring two of its occupants. Valencia also sustained injuries himself.
Emergency personnel shut down the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Officers later arrested 22-year-old Sonnie Jacob Valencia for suspicion of driving under the influence.
Authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the vehicles involved or the identities of the victims. At this time, local police officers are actively investigating the two-vehicle DUI crash on Union Avenue to determine more information.
Once available, further details will be provided about the deadly DUI crash on Union Avenue.
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