Paige Mitchell Killed in 2-Car Crash on Sequoia Street

22-Year-Old Woman Dies in Hesperia DUI Crash, Other Driver Arrested

Hesperia, CA (August 16, 2025) – A two-vehicle crash in Hesperia early Friday morning claimed the life of 22-year-old Paige Mitchell of Baldwin Park and led to the arrest of another driver on suspicion of DUI.

According to authorities, the collision happened around 2:20 a.m. near 7th Avenue and Sequoia Street.

Deputies arrived to find two heavily damaged vehicles. Firefighters extricated Mitchell from her 2008 Honda Accord, which had sustained major rear-end damage. She was transported to a hospital but later died from her injuries.

The other driver, identified as 22-year-old Danilo Moises Zamora of Apple Valley, was behind the wheel of a 2022 Dodge Charger that suffered severe front-end damage. Authorities arrested him on suspicion of DUI; he was later released on bail.

Officials said three people suffered less severe injuries requiring delayed treatment, while two others declined medical care. Both cars came to rest on the east side of 7th Avenue after crashing through chain-link fences.

The Hesperia Police Department continues to investigate the incident.

Sweet Lawyers extend their deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Paige L. Mitchell.

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