Kevin Spruell Sr of Joshua Tree Dies in Center Avenue DUI Crash [Joshua Tree, CA]

Kevin Spruell Sr of Joshua Tree Dies in Center Avenue DUI Crash [Joshua Tree, CA]

24-Year-Old Male Driver Arrested in Joshua Tree Collision

Joshua Tree (March 17, 2022) – On Monday, 49-year-old Kevin Spruell Sr of Joshua Tree lost his life in a DUI crash on Center Avenue.

It was about 8:40 p.m. when the collision happened near Shifting Sands.

The crash happened at approximately 8:40 p.m. near Center Avenue and Shifting Sands.

Officers say a 24-year-old Joshua Tree man was driving a northbound 2000 Chevrolet Tracker wherein Spruell Sr was in the passenger seat.

Due to e to the driver’s level of intoxication, the driver unsafely turned his vehicle to the left and the vehicle rolled over onto a dirt berm on private property. 

Reports say neither Spruell Sr nor the driver was wearing a seatbelt during the incident. Both of them were thrown around within the vehicle.

Unfortunately, Spruell Sr died in the collision.

Moreover, the driver incurred major injuries. The paramedics took him to Desert Regional Medical Center (DRMC) in Palms Springs.


Sweet Lawyers would like to extend our sympathies to the bereaved families of Kevin Spruell Sr. Our thoughts are with you through these trying times.


Death in a DUI Crash

Nowadays, unexpected death could just happen at any time. 

Consequently, a person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other people like this DUI crash.

Some of the situations that could result in wrongful are homicide, medical malpractice, transportation accidents, pedestrian collisions, police brutality, and any other instance caused by the wrongdoing of another person.

When bereaved files for a wrongful death claim, economic and non-economic damages are taken into consideration.

These can include high medical bills, loss of benefits, funeral services costs, emotional distress, loss of income, loss of companionship, and much more.

Our litigators here at Sweet Lawyers would love to tell you more about a possible wrongful death case. Reach out to us at (800) 674 7852.

Additionally, we guarantee that our lawyers will exhaust their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. Indeed, they will speak to witnesses, analyze evidence, and obtain important data that will help your case.

Our legal experts will work on your behalf to hold the responsible party accountable for their failure to follow traffic laws, resulting in the untimely death of your loved one. 

You can call us any time of the day, and any day of the week.

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