DUI MVA Caught on Camera

(SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb.) — An injury accident occurred at Avenue I and Highway 26 before midnight on Friday, resulting in a DUI Arrest.

Our WyoBraska WeatherCams camera setup at Reichert Jewelers at the Walmart Plaza caught the motor vehicle accident at 11:33 p.m. last night between a large white SUV or truck and what appears to be a smaller dark vehicle.

Thank you to the insiders who sent in tips and video. Our prayers are for everyone involved.

Several people are seen rushing to the vehicle to help the person who was struck Friday night.

SBPD PRESS RELEASE

On October 11, 2024, at approximately 11:34 PM, Scottsbluff Police Officers responded to the intersection of Avenue I and Highway 26 following reports of an injury accident.

Upon investigation, it was determined that a 2005 white Chevy Trailblazer, driven by 41-year-old Scottsbluff resident Henry Gonzalez, was traveling northbound on Avenue I when it collided with a 2015 dark blue Lincoln MKC. The Lincoln, driven by 37-year-old Scottsbluff resident Miguel Chavez, had been headed south bound on Ave I and began negotiating an eastbound turn from Avenue I and attempting to proceed eastbound onto Highway 26.

The collision occurred within the intersection. Further investigation revealed that Gonzalez was driving under the influence of alcohol. He was subsequently arrested for DUI, driving under suspension, possession of open alcohol containers, and failure to provide proof of insurance.  Additionally, it was discovered that Gonzalez had an active arrest warrant for Domestic Assault, for which he was also taken into custody.

One driver sustained minor injuries; however, neither required emergency transport from the scene. Both vehicles sustained disabling damage and were towed from the location. The intersection was closed for approximately 50 minutes while the investigation was conducted and roadway cleared.

In addition to the Scottsbluff Police Department, the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office, Scottsbluff Fire Department, and Regional West EMS also responded to the incident and assisted. Alcohol is being considered as a contributing factor to the collision, and the investigation is ongoing, pending review of surveillance footage, for any contributing traffic violations.

We are thankful for the technological expertise of our partner David Park Jr. of Nebraska Panhandle weather alerts and road conditions for setting up these cameras around the Panhandle… (and for those who have read this far, we have a big surprise for you on a new camera that’s going up and going to be announced anytime now… 😀)


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