Eugene Hill Arrested after DUI Crash on Highway 70 [Chilcoot, CA]

2 Injured, Alleged DUI Driver Eugene Hill Arrested after Chilcoot Crash

 
CHILCOOT, CA (July 10, 2019) – A driver and a California roadwork flagger suffered injuries after an alleged DUI crash on Highway 70 Monday night.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred in a construction zone shortly before 8:00 p.m. 33-year-old Eugene Hill of Palmdale was driving a Toyota Tundra westbound on Highway 70 approaching a roadwork area. At the same time, a flagger was holding a stop sign while a Nissan Rogue was stopping at that sign.
 
Officers said Hill struck the Nissan at high-speed. The Nissan subsequently hit the flagger, who was launched into the air before landing in a ditch. She suffered major injuries and was flown to a hospital.
 
The Nissan also landed in a ditch, while the Toyota overturned. First responders transported the Nissan driver to a hospital with moderate to major injuries. Hill did not sustain serious injuries.
 
Officers arrested Hill for suspicion of felony DUI. They booked him into the Plumas County jail.
 
Never drive under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Do not risk your safety by impairing thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination. By being responsible, you will be ready to respond to the conditions of the road and the drivers around you to prevent accidents.

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