Careem Mayfield Arrested, Man Killed in DUI Accident on 5 Freeway [Sacramento, CA]

Careem Mayfield Arrested, Man Dead after DUI Accident on 5 Freeway near Highway 50

 
SACRAMENTO, CA (March 8, 2021) — Officials arrested 43-year-old Careem Mayfield of Sacramento after a DUI accident on Saturday, March 6.
 
According to Officer Jim Young of the California Highway Patrol, a 67-year-old Nicolaus man was on a 1993 Harley-Davidson on 5 Freeway. He drove toward Highway 50 shortly after 9:30 p.m. when a 2009 BMW struck him.
 
The impact ejected the motorcyclist from his bike and fell into traffic. After that, a 2009 Honda Fit struck hit him. The man sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. The victim’s identity was not yet available pending family notification.
 
Officers suspect Mayfield, the driver of the BMW, was under the influence. According to Young, Mayfield told arresting officers that he was texting when the incident happened.
 
The Honda driver cooperated with authorities and was released.
 
Officials arrested Mayfield and held him at Sacramento County Main Jail on $1 million bail. He faces charges of driving under the influence, vehicular manslaughter, and driving with a suspended license.

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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