Byron Camacho-Najera Arrested in DUI Crash That Injured Man on Highway 99 in Visalia
28-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured, Byron Camacho-Najera Arrested after Visalia Head-On Collision on Highway 99 and Avenue 184
Visalia, California (June 28, 2021) – Authorities have arrested a suspect involved in a wrong-way, head-on crash that left a man with serious injuries early Sunday morning in Visalia.
The major injury collision occurred at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday, June 27 on Highway 99 and Avenue 184, the California Highway Patrol reported.
According to the CHP, Byron Camacho-Najera was driving a BMW southbound in the northbound lanes of Highway 99 at approximately 70 miles per hour when his vehicle collided head-on with a Dodge that was heading northbound on Highway 99.
Wrong-Way Head-On Collision on Highway 99 in Visalia Injures 1
The driver of the Dodge, a 28-year-old man, sustained major injuries in the crash.
The CHP said Camacho-Najera was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
No further details about the crash were immediately provided.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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