The Los Angeles Daily News reported recently that an alleged drunk driver was taken into custody in relation to a single-vehicle accident east of the Lake Los Angeles area Sunday that led to the death of a two-year-old boy in the vehicle.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 9:10 p.m. on East Avenue P, east of 240th Street. The driver, a man from California City in Kern County who is 26 years of age, was driving a 2006 Ford Fusion westbound on Avenue P when for unknown reasons yet to be determined, he veered off to the right and hit a raised dirt embankment, causing the vehicle to overturn. The toddler was ejected from the vehicle. The toddler died from the injuries sustained in the accident.
Two other passengers, a 23-year-old woman and a 3-year-old girl, suffered minor to moderate injuries, as did the driver.
Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the collision and the man was booked into custody with a bail of $100,000 on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Eyewitnesses or others with relevant info are urged to call the Antelope Valley area office of the CHP at 661-948-8541.
