A couple of hit and run collisions leads to the DUI arrest of Pink Wright
DATE/TIME: August 17, 2018 / 3:27pm
INCIDENT: Driving Under the Influence, Hit and Run
LOCATION: El Evado Road, Northstar Avenue, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Pink Wright, 60-year old Victorville resident
SUMMARY:
On August 17, 2018, deputies and service specialists from Victorville Police Department responded to El Evado Road, near Luna Road for a hit and run vehicle collision. While in route, additional calls were received indicating there had been another hit and run collision on El Evado followed by a collision on Northstar Avenue, near Petaluma Road.
During the investigation, it was determined Pink Wright was the driver of the 2007 Kia Optima that collided with three vehicles, in separate incidents. At approximately 3:22pm, Wright ran into the rear of a 2016 Ford Flex near Luna and fled the scene. He then collided with a 2012 Nissan Altima that was traveling south on El Evado, and again fled the scene. At approximately 3:27pm, Wright rear ended a 2015 Kia Sedona at the intersection of Northstar and Petaluma. The vehicle Wright was driving had major damage and Wright was located at the scene.
None of the occupants of the vehicles hit by Wright requested medical attention. Wright was seen at a local hospital for an injury to his head. He was then arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center for driving under the influence. The case will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s office for review and consideration of additional charges.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911. 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 #: 171809101, 171809102, 171809103, 171809104
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