Barstow man accused of DUI after fatally striking woman with SUV in Victorville
The collision took place about 9 p.m. at Reno Loop Road and Sorrel Way, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
"Upon arrival, it was determined a gold Chevrolet Suburban struck a pedestrian," sheriff's officials said in a written statement.
The badly injured woman was taken to a hospital for treatment, but could not be saved. Her identity was not released pending notification of family.
Deputies determined the driver of the SUV, identified as 50-year-old George Batiste Thenarse of Barstow, was intoxicated and arrested him on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter.
Thenarse was released from custody as the investigation continues, but the case will be submitted to the San Bernardino District Attorney's Office for potential criminal charges, sheriff's department spokeswoman Mara Rodriguez said.
Deputies from the Victorville Major Accident Investigation Team were spearheading the investigation.
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Any witnesses, or anyone with information, was asked to contact the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911, or Sheriff's Dispatch at (760) 956-5001.Tips may also be submitted anonymously to the We-Tip hotline at (800) 782-7463.
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