Boy Injured, Pablo Montealegre and Michael Hernandez Arrested in DUI Crash on North Indian Canyon Drive [Palm Springs, CA]

Intoxicated Drivers Crashes Through Barriers on North Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs Injuring Child

 
PALM SPRINGS, CA (May 31, 2023) – A boy was injured and two drivers were arrested after a DUI crash on North Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs early Tuesday morning.
 
Just before 2:00 a.m. on May 30, an officer saw two vehicles drive past him at a high rate of speed and crash through the south closure barricades on North Indian Canyon Drive.
 
One of the vehicles collided into a large sand berm that covered the entire roadway, rolled over and became engulfed in flames. The driver, 18-year-old Michael Hernandez, suffered major injuries. He is expected to be charged with driving under the influence.
 
The other vehicle also overturned. The driver, 31-year-old Pablo Garcia Montealegre, extricated himself and his son from the vehicle. They allegedly walked to a nearby gas station, where a family member picked them up and took them to a hospital.
 
Police said the child suffered serious injury to his face and unknown internal injury to his body.
 
On Tuesday morning, police arrested Montealegre on suspicion of driving under the influence and child endangerment.
 
The Palm Springs Police Department asked anyone with further information about the crash to call them at 760-323-8125 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 760-347-7867 (STOP).
 
Always be a responsible driver. Before you go out drinking, choose a designated driver who would not be drinking any alcohol. This way, you know you will have a safe and sober ride home. If everyone is drinking, call a taxi or a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft to come pick you up.

If you have suffered injuries from a DUI crash, contact The Law Offices of Daniel Kim today. We work hard day and night to ensure that injured victims receive the compensation they rightfully deserve. Our firm has won over two hundred million dollars for our clients in thousands of successful settlements. For a free consultation, please call us at (800) 895-7199. If you need a copy of the police report, our team can also help you get one.