The California Highway Patrol arrested a DUI driver after a fatal accident in Prunedale, California, on Saturday night. Joel Gonzalez-Garcia, a 21-year-old Watsonville resident, would need representation from a drunk driving attorney.

The accident happened shortly after 10 p.m. on San Miguel Canyon Road near Mark Ryan Estate. The CHP report disclosed that Gonzalez-Garcia drove a Chevy truck when he crossed the double yellow lines into an oncoming Nissan path.

The two cars collided head-on, and the impact killed the driver and passenger of the Nissan. The Chevy driver and four passengers between the ages of 19-24 sustained moderate to severe injuries. Medics conveyed them to Natividad Medical Center for treatment.

The highway patrol arrested Gonzalez-Garcia on suspicion of driving under the influence. There is no additional information, and the investigation is ongoing.

Under the California Vehicle Code 21460, it is a crime for a driver to cross the double yellow parallel lines on the state’s roadways. The lines include double parallel solid yellow or white stripes, and double parallel lines, out of which one is broken.

Sections of the code state that a person shall not drive to the left of the lines unless permitted by law or unless overtaking other vehicles. Violation of this rule means points on the offender’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record.

A driver could potentially get a negligent operator license suspension if he or she accumulates points within a certain period. Additionally, the person might get charged with a misdemeanor or felony infraction, which attracts a $234 fine.

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