A suspected DUI rollover in Twentynine Palms left two people with injuries.
Early Wednesday (April 24) just before 5 a.m., deputies received a report of a traffic collision near Sullivan Road and Hatch Road. A witness said that they heard car tire screeches, a cloud of dust, and a woman screaming.
Deputies had difficulty locating the vehicle, as they report it was driving eastbound on Sullivan Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle and rolled into a dirt lot. Deputies report that both the male driver and a female passenger sustained injuries, and were transported to HIgh Desert Medical Center for treatment. From there, the woman was airlifted to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center for further treatment.
Deputies report that the driver told responders he had used methamphetamine and marijuana prior to the collision.
A representative from the Sheriff’s Department said that no arrests in the incident have been made, saying that due to the need for medical treatment, the case will be investigated further before any charges may be filed with the County District Attorney.
No other injuries were reported.
