DUI Driver Oscar Martinez Arrested after Hit-and-Run Crash on Santa Rosa Way [Palm Desert, CA]

DUI Driver Oscar Martinez Arrested after Hit-and-Run Crash on Santa Rosa Way [Palm Desert, CA]
DUI Driver Oscar Martinez Arrested after Hit-and-Run Crash on Santa Rosa Way [Palm Desert, CA]

Oscar Martinez Detained in Palm Desert Car Accident

 
PALM DESERT, CA (June 8, 2019) – A DUI driver was arrested Saturday morning following a hit-and-run crash on Santa Rosa Way.
 
According to reports, the collision happened around 7:40 AM, near San Pablo Avenue. Dispatchers arrived to the 73600 block of Santa Rosa Way shortly after.
 
Police later identified the driver as 39-year-old Oscar Martinez of Palm Desert. They also say he was showing signs of intoxication at the time. However, he resisted arrest when authorities attempted to take him into custody.
 
Deputies eventually obtained a search warrant for a blood sample from Martinez, after he went to a local hospital for medical evaluation.
 
Martinez was later booked into the Riverside County Jail in Indio. He was charged with hit-and-run, DUI, resisting arrest, and driving on a suspended license as a result.
 
An investigation is still currently ongoing to verify all initial data. However, additional information will be released once it becomes available.
 
Always remember not to get behind the wheel if you find yourself under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Instead, request an Uber, Lyft, or taxi service to pick you up. By driving responsibly, you can prevent dangerous accidents on the road.


If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries in a DUI car crash, reach out to the personal injury lawyers at Sweet Law Group. With over 40 years in the legal field, we have the experience and the resources to win your case. Call our offices at (800) 674 7852 for a free, no-obligation consultation with a professional in your area. Contact us by email, online chat, and text message 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
 

 

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