Deputies Capture DUI Driver Fleeing from Scene Thanks to Fast Acting Witnesses
DATE/TIME: Saturday, November 16, 2024 / 8:47 P.M.
INCIDENT: V.C 23153(A)- Driving Under the Influence Causing Injury
LOCATION: La Mesa Road/Topaz Road, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Alfredo Parga, 49-year-old Resident of Victorville
SUMMARY: On Saturday, November 16, 2024, at approximately 8:47 p.m., deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to the intersection of La Mesa Road and Topaz Road for a two-vehicle traffic collision.
A witness flagged down arriving deputies and pointed out a Hispanic male, later identified as Alfredo Parga, who was running from the crash. Through investigation, it was determined Parga was driving a 2005 Ford E350 and crashed into another vehicle. Parga fled from the scene on foot but was taken into custody a short distance away. The victim of the second vehicle was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Alfredo Parga was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto, for V.C 23153(A)- Driving Under the Influence Causing Injury.
Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact the Victorville Police Station 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: Deputy B. Fleming
Station: Victorville
Phone No. (760)241-2911
Case No. 172415053
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victorville Police Department
14200 Amargosa Rd
Victorville, CA 92392
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