Man charged with murder after fatal DUI crash in San Bernardino County
Authorities in San Bernardino County announced that a man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that occurred while he was under the influence.
A San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department media release states that the crash occurred just before 1 a.m. on April 19.
When first responders got to the location, Bear Valley Road west of Mesa View Drive, they found a deceased man.
He was identified as 32-year-old Wilian Castro Vargas of Victorville.
'It was determined [Vargas] was struck by an unknown vehicle,' SBSD said. 'It was learned the suspect vehicle drove west on Bear Valley Road [and] the front-end of the vehicle struck the pedestrian as they crossed the roadway.'
Further investigation into the hit-and-run led to the identification of a suspect: David Shynovick, 59, of Phelan.
Shynovick was arrested after the Victorville Police Department and SBSD served a warrant at his home.
'Following an extensive investigation, investigators learned David Shynovick drove a 2013 Chevy Impala when he hit and killed Wilian Castro Vargas,' officials said. 'Investigators collected evidence indicating Shynovick was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage at the time of the crash.'
He was booked at the High Desert Detention Center for murder and felony hit-and-run, according to SBSD.
Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Deputy J. Tomasello or Deptuy R. Anselm at the Victorville Police Station, 760-241-2911. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
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