61-Year-Old Man Arrested for DUI in Victorville Hit-and-Run, Later Released
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 61-year-old man was arrested Saturday night for DUI after a hit-and-run traffic accident in old town Victorville.
It happened at about 10:10 pm, on August 10, 2024, at the intersection of Forrest Avenue and Seventh Street.
A silver Honda Accord occupied by a female driver was northbound when a black 2008 Chrysler 300 made a left turn in front of her.
The Honda came to a stop at the Veterans Memorial. The female driver was not injured and the statue was not damaged.
Immediately after the crash, the driver of the Chrysler attempted to drive away from the scene but was quickly stopped by a responding unmarked patrol unit.
The driver, identified as John Henry Lee Williams, a resident of Adelanto, was detained and subsequently booked into the High Desert Detention Center.
He was charged with VC23152(A) DUI Alcholo, VC23152(B) Dui Alcohol/0.08 Percent, VC20002(A) Hit and Run Causing Property Damage, VC12500(A) Driving Without a License.
According to public arrest records, Williams was Cite Released and is no longer in custody.
The Victorville Police Department is handling the investigation into the collision.
