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Man critically injured in suspected DUI crash

by M. Dilworth • April 17, 2013

Ocampo's vehicle flipped about four times before crashing into the a chain link fence bordering USAF Plant 42, according to witnesses at the scene. Authorities suspect alcohol was a factor in the collision. (Photo by ED FROMMER)
Ocampo’s vehicle flipped about four times before crashing into the a chain link fence bordering USAF Plant 42, according to witnesses at the scene. Authorities suspect alcohol was a factor in the collision. (Photo by ED FROMMER)

PALMDALE – A 22-year-old Palmdale man was on life support Wednesday after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a power pole and chain link fence, authorities said.

Alcohol appears to be a factor in the collision, which occurred around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday night in the intersection of Rancho Vista Bouelvard and 15th Street East, according to deputy J. Heald of the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station traffic detail.

Alejandro Ocampo was driving a 2011 Honda Civic westbound on Rancho Vista Boulevard, when he changed lanes, passed another westbound vehicle and lost control of his car, Heald stated.

The Honda drove into the shoulder and then collided with a power pole and a chain link fence bordering USAF Plant 42, according to Heald.

Witnesses said the car  flipped a few times before colliding with the pole and fence.

Ocampo sustained serious injuries and received first aid at the scene from Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel.  He was transported to the Antelope Valley Hospital Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.

Wednesday morning, family members said Ocampo had been put on life support, according to deputy Jeff Perkins of the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station traffic detail.

Rancho Vista Boulevard was closed to routine traffic, between the intersections of 15th Street  East and 25th Street East, until approximately 3:30 a.m. Wednesday while the incident was being investigated.

The collision remains under investigation by the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station traffic detail.

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Filed Under: Crime/ Safety

17 comments

17 comments for "Man critically injured in suspected DUI crash"

  1. Patricia says

    April 20, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    drunks and people high on drugs think they are invincible

  2. mr antelope valley says

    April 18, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    wow another accident on that same road i heard somone died on that road due to another accident on 15east and rancho vista another lesson is to never drink and drive period people these days

  3. Heather says

    April 17, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    At least it was just him that was injured and not some innocent other driver or passengers. Hope he pulls through and learns a lesson, he’s young.

    • AVcares says

      April 18, 2013 at 11:44 am

      Thumbs up ^

    • mariacabrera says

      April 19, 2013 at 11:54 pm

      yeah right . ALL OF U people say that BUT when is your family YOU wouldnt be SAYING THIS. Feel the pain of others and stop talking [removed] . HE is a happy man that didnt get lucky HE drinked because he was happy that everything was going FINE for the firts time . TRUST me if it was your family you wouldnt be putting these comments.

      • stephanie says

        April 20, 2013 at 6:02 pm

        I AGREE WITH MARIA SO PPL STOP PUTTING UP THOSE TYPE OF COMMENTS PERIOD ……

      • berenise says

        April 22, 2013 at 8:07 pm

        Hey Carmen all my prayers go out to him, lets leave our incident in the past..Tell Lupe to be strong and i hope the best for Alex..No one deserves such thing like this..he is a great man and a wondurful guy to lupe..My prayers go out to him
        .

        • mariacabrera says

          April 24, 2013 at 3:48 pm

          thanks berenise and stephany.

  4. dumbandblind says

    April 17, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    Maybe if bloody pictures of mangled bodies were posted instead of wrecked automobiles people would think twice before driving under the influence of anything.

    • Mimi says

      April 18, 2013 at 9:08 am

      If I could thumbs up you , I would,,, I agree showing a wrecked car does not give you the full impact of everything… show the aftermath of what comes from this…

      Well Spoken. thank you

      • Palmdale_Diego says

        April 20, 2013 at 7:18 pm

        Yeah, just like the old CHP magazines of 45 years ago. Showed all the gory aftermath of DUI.

      • Dee says

        April 24, 2013 at 5:15 pm

        The law states Don’t Drink & Drive period

    • TBABY says

      April 18, 2013 at 6:19 pm

      I agree!

    • Dee says

      April 24, 2013 at 5:03 pm

      The law states Don’t Drink & Drive !

  5. When will the DUI's stop says

    April 17, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    Another DUI accident where someone has been critically injured. When will people understand that driving while drunk or on drugs hurts people, meaning either the driver, passenger or their families. I am saddened by all these DUI reports/stories. Please God, let these drivers come to their senses.

    • dumbandblind says

      April 17, 2013 at 3:59 pm

      The only time God listens is when people do.

    • Mr. Mister says

      April 17, 2013 at 4:02 pm

      I second that.

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