Driver showed impairment signs and was detained
October 03, 2025 | Victorville, CA
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What Happened in the Crash?
A tragic collision occurred on October 03, 2025, around 9:16 p.m., when a vehicle struck a 13-year-old boy riding his bicycle on Nisqualli Road near Second Avenue in Victorville, California. The incident, investigated by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, resulted in the boy being critically injured and airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center after initial treatment at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Victorville Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a DUI collision involving Rosalie Morales that critically injured a 13-year-old bicyclist.
- Date and Time: October 03, 2025, approximately 9:16 p.m.
- Location: Nisqualli Road near Second Avenue, Victorville, CA (San Bernardino County)
- Victim: 13-year-old boy from Victorville; critically injured
- Suspect: Rosalie Morales, 36, of Victorville; arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
- Vehicle: White Toyota Camry occupied by three adult women
- Response: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department; crash under investigation
Why Do Bicycle-Vehicle Crashes Happen?
Bicycle accidents frequently stem from driver impairment, inattention, or failure to yield the right of way. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, on average over the 10-year period from 2014-2023, about 11,000 people died every year in drunk-driving crashes, underscoring the dangers of impaired driving.
Factor |
Contribution to Crashes |
Source |
|---|
Impaired Driving |
Leads to about 11,000 annual fatalities |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
Driver Inattention |
23% of bicycle crashes |
CDC |
Failure to Yield |
18% of bicycle crashes |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
Poor Road Conditions |
12% of bicycle crashes |
CDC |
Expert Insights
National legal analysts provide critical perspective on such incidents. Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal, stated:
“Having the proper resources is extremely important when investigating a bicycle accident case and demonstrating that there was negligence on the part of another party,” said Bond. “Serving as an advocate, an attorney can help compassionately guide a victim during this difficult time, protecting their legal rights while ensuring that drunk drivers are held accountable for their reckless actions.”
Key Takeaways:
- Proper investigation is essential to establish negligence in bicycle accidents.
- Legal advocacy supports victims in navigating medical, financial, and emotional challenges.
- Accountability for impaired drivers is crucial to prevent future tragedies.
Stefano Formica, Of Counsel with Bond Legal, added:
“Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering. Any person harmed by a DUI driver, regardless of the outcome or success of any criminal case, can seek additional compensation for damages. This includes mounting medical bills, future medical costs, wage loss, and emotional trauma,” added Formica. “Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. That's where an attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes.”
How Can Communities Prevent Bicycle Accidents?
Preventing such accidents demands collaborative efforts:
- Infrastructure Enhancements: Develop dedicated bike lanes and improved signage, as advised by the CDC.
- Education Campaigns: Increase awareness of DUI risks and cyclist vulnerabilities through public programs.
- Stricter Enforcement: Implement rigorous DUI checkpoints and penalties, backed by NHTSA recommendations.
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