Luis Eduardo Nolasco Arrested in Deadly Crash on Mojave Drive [Victorville, CA]

Victorville, CA (September 21, 2025) — 19-year-old Luis Eduardo Nolasco of Barstow faces multiple charges, including murder and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, after a deadly crash in Victorville early Friday morning.

According to authorities, the collision happened around 4:19 a.m. at Mojave Drive and Sixth Street, near Victor Valley High School.

Investigators said a white Buick Lacrosse was stopped at the intersection when a gray Chevy Colorado, driven by Nolasco, rear-ended it.

Reports say that a woman riding in the Buick died at the scene, while the male driver suffered injuries and was taken to a hospital. Nolasco was also hospitalized, evaluated, and later arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Authorities booked him into the High Desert Detention Center without bail. He is facing charges of DUI causing injury, DUI with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher causing injury, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and murder. He is set to appear in Victorville Superior Court on Tuesday, September 23.

The San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office has not yet released the woman’s identity. Victorville Police Department continues to investigate the crash.

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Sweet Lawyers extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the woman who lost her life in this tragic crash. Our thoughts are also with the injured victim during this difficult time.

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