Sonnie Valencia Arrested in Suspected DUI Crash on Union Avenue [Bakersfield, CA]

Bakersfield, CA (April 17, 2024) On Tuesday evening, BPD arrested 22-year-old Sonnie Valencia after a suspected DUI crash on Union Avenue left 3 people, including himself hurt.

According to Bakersfield Police officials, the traffic crash happened around 9:45 p.m. at the intersection of S. Union Avenue and Brundage Lane.

Reports say that 2 vehicles were involved in the traffic collision. Medics say that Valencia sustained moderate injuries while 2 people from the other vehicle suffered minor injuries.

Police later arrested Valencia on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after treatment.

A traffic accident is the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. Statistics show that 78.3% of traffic accidents result in injury and 4.24% result in death. Thus, we must do our best to avoid traffic accidents.

It is important to pay attention to your surroundings whenever you are driving. Furthermore, abiding by all the driving laws and following all the road signs are simple ways to practice defensive driving. Defensive driving can also lessen the chance of serious road accidents.

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Sonnie Valencia Arrested, Others Injured in DUI Crash on Union Avenue

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