Driver found under the influence of marijuana after colliding into a
marked patrol unit with the emergency lights on 
DATE/TIME: April 25, 2021/10:22 p.m.
INCIDENT: Traffic Collision, Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
LOCATION: Village Drive, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Gabriel Valencia, 20-year old Victorville resident
SUMMARY: On April 25, 2021, deputies from the Victorville Police Department investigated a non-injury hit and run collision on Village Drive, near Clovis Street.
As deputies were wrapping up the investigation at the scene, 20-year old Gabriel Valencia was traveling westbound on Village Drive. As Valencia approached the scene and two patrol vehicles with their emergency lights activated, he failed to stop and collided with one of the patrol vehicles. The patrol vehicle was unoccupied, and no injuries were sustained.
During the investigation, deputies determined Valencia was under the influence of marijuana. He was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center for driving under the influence of drugs.
As a reminder, under California Vehicle Code Section 23152(f) it is unlawful to drive under the influence of drugs, to include marijuana.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy S. Lenihan at the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Mara Rodriguez, Media Relations
Station: Victorville Police Department
Case #: 172103895
Phone No. (760) 241-2911
JOHN MCMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victorville Police Department
14200 Amargosa Rd
Victorville, CA 92392
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700
