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    Jocelyn Mendoza Tragically Killed By Perris DUI Motorist

    bardia@peakedigital.comBy bardia@peakedigital.comJanuary 13, 20254 Mins Read
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    (Perris, CA) A tragic DUI collision fatally injured Jocelyn Mendoza, 26, on Sunday, January 12. The crash occurred around 12:20 a.m.

    The collision happened in the intersection of Placentia Avenue and southbound Interstate 215 Freeway. It involved a Dodge pickup truck and a Toyota driven by Mendoza. When paramedics arrived, they found Mendoza unresponsive. They tragically pronounced her dead at the scene within ten minutes.

    The investigation revealed that Mendoza was exiting the freeway at Placentia Avenue when the Dodge driver, who was driving westbound, struck her vehicle in the intersection. The suspect attempted to flee the scene, but deputies located him a short distance away. Reports say he showed signs of impairment, and he was arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter, hit-and-run death and DUI causing bodily injury.

    Witnesses and anyone with information about the crash are encouraged to call the Perris sheriff’s station.

    The team at Accident News Now extends our sincere condolences to the family members and loved ones of the victim. Dealing with a tragedy like this is anything but easy, and no one should have to go through it. If you or someone you know has been impacted by this event, don’t hesitate to give us a call day or night. Our legal experts can help you navigate this extraordinarily difficult time and answer any questions you may have.

    Have you or a loved one been impacted by this event? Our team specializes in car accidents and we are here to help. You can reach us 24/7 at (866) 945-4286 or visit our online contact form at Accident News Now.

    Liability in a Perris Car Accident

    California Vehicle Code 23152 states clearly that “it is unlawful for a person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage to drive a vehicle.” The limit is a blood-alcohol-content of 0.08%–more than that, and a motorist is determined to be under the influence.

    California Vehicle Code 23153 further specifies the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol and causing bodily injury to another person. This code states. 

    The consequences of violating these laws are outlined in California Vehicle Code 23536, which states:

    (a) If a person is convicted of a first violation of Section 23152, that person shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than 96 hours, at least 48 hours of which shall be continuous, nor more than six months, and by a fine of not less than three hundred ninety dollars ($390), nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).

    (b) The court shall order that a person punished under subdivision (a), who is to be punished by imprisonment in the county jail, be imprisoned on days other than days of regular employment of the person, as determined by the court. If the court determines that 48 hours of continuous imprisonment would interfere with the person’s work schedule, the court shall allow the person to serve the imprisonment whenever the person is normally scheduled for time off from work. The court may make this determination based upon a representation from the defendant’s attorney or upon an affidavit or testimony from the defendant.

    (c) The person’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle shall be suspended by the department under paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 13352 or Section 13352.1. The court shall require the person to surrender the driver’s license to the court in accordance with Section 13550.

    (d) Whenever, when considering the circumstances taken as a whole, the court determines that the person punished under this section would present a traffic safety or public safety risk if authorized to operate a motor vehicle during the period of suspension imposed under paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 13352 or Section 13352.1, the court may disallow the issuance of a restricted driver’s license required under Section 13352.4.

    Driving under the influence is never worth the risk. If you’ve had a drink or used a substance, call a designated driver to take you home.

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