DUI Toyota Camry rear-ends Jeep Cherokee in multi-vehicle crash near Templin Highway
November 08, 2025 | Castaic, CA
A multi-vehicle crash involving a suspected impaired driver resulted in the death of a 60-year-old motorist late Saturday night in northern Los Angeles County.
The California Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident that unfolded on a busy stretch of freeway.
Bulmaro Alvarez Chavez, 60, killed when DUI Toyota Camry struck his Jeep Cherokee on northbound Interstate 5 in Castaic.
What Happened in the Castaic DUI Crash?
The collision took place around 11:10 p.m. on November 8, 2025, on northbound Interstate 5 just north of Templin Highway in Castaic.
- Victim: Bulmaro Alvarez Chavez, 60, of Los Angeles County, driving a white Jeep Cherokee
- Outcome for Victim: Ejected from his vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene
- Suspected Impaired Driver: 21-year-old male from Wasco, operating a silver Toyota Camry
- Arrest Charges: Felony driving under the influence and felony vehicular manslaughter
- Booking Location: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station jail
Multiple vehicles were involved, though additional details on other parties remain limited pending the ongoing CHP investigation.
Why Do DUI Crashes Remain a Persistent Danger in California?
California recorded alarming impaired-driving statistics in 2023, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety.
Category |
2023 Figures |
|---|
Alcohol-involved crashes |
Over 27,000 |
Resulting fatalities |
More than 1,000 |
Resulting injuries |
Nearly 16,000 |
Share of all traffic deaths |
Roughly one-third |
Young adult drivers and nighttime hours, especially on weekends, contributed disproportionately to these incidents despite sustained enforcement efforts.
Legal Insights on Impaired-Driving Cases
“Drunken and drugged drivers are subject to criminal charges following an accident or collision that causes harm or kills another person,” explained Candice Bond, managing partner at Bond Legal.
- Impaired drivers face felony charges in fatal cases
- Separate civil claims may allow recovery for victims' families
- National Safety Council data show about 10 percent of deadly crashes nationwide stem from substance-impaired operation
“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Stefano Formica, of counsel with Bond Legal. “A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that [families'] legal rights and best interests are protected.”
These observations apply broadly to motor vehicle collisions of this nature.
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