Daniel Soto Dies in Rancho Cucamonga Bicycle Accident on Arrow Route near Haven Avenue; Gerald Willis Arrested
Rancho Cucamonga, California (August 20, 2022) – 41-year-old Daniel Soto has been identified as the man who died in a bicycle accident involving a suspected DUI driver early Saturday morning in Rancho Cucamonga, according to authorities.
The accident occurred at around 2 a.m. on westbound Arrow Route near Haven Avenue.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, the Riverside resident was riding his bicycle with a group, including his juvenile son, on the shoulder of Arrow Route when he was struck by a vehicle driven by Gerald Willis of Rancho Cucamonga.
Danie was pronounced dead at the scene by responding emergency personnel.
Deputies said Willis was arrested and booked into the West Valley Detention Center on suspicion of DUI. He is expected to be charged with gross vehicular manslaughter.
Investigators ask anyone who may have information about the crash to contact Deputies D. Rusk or M. McDonald at (909) 477-2800. Those who wish to remain anonymous can give information at WE-Tip at 1-800-78-27463 or wetip.com.
Highway safety
As the summer travel season comes to an end, drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and even pedestrians are reminded to use the road responsibly.
Drivers are specifically reminded NEVER to drive while impaired. P. Mark Shayani of Pacific Attorney Group says “There can never be any good reason for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.”
Shayani explains that impaired driving is not only about driving under the influence of alcohol. “Some over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications may cause impaired driving.” As a driver or rider, it is always good to read warning labels and follow directions of use about operating heavy machinery, which includes driving a car or riding a motorcycle.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, 1,159 lives were lost throughout California in drunk driving-related traffic collisions.
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