The information presented below is an official statement from the Ukiah Police Department. Remember, all individuals referenced are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Press Release – UPD Case #23-1432 – DUI with Injury
Date: 07-14-2023
Location: 800 Block Mendocino Dr, Ukiah, Ca 95482
Suspect(s): Antonio Amador (25-year-old male from Willits)
Violation(s): 23153(a) CVC (felony), 23153(b) CVC (felony)
On 07/14/23, at approximately 0200 hours, Ukiah Police Department officers were dispatched to the 800 block
of Mendocino Drive for a vehicle collision with injuries.
Officers arrived on scene and observed a vehicle, driven by Antonio Amador, had hit two unoccupied vehicles
that were parked on the street.
A passenger in Amador’s vehicle was unconscious and had a large laceration to her head. Officers provided
emergency medical treatment at the scene while waiting for medical personnel to arrive. The passenger was in
critical condition and was ultimately transported to a trauma center for treatment.
Based on Amador’s objective signs of alcohol intoxication, Amador was arrested for DUI. Amador was charged
with DUI with major injury and DUI with injury having a blood alcohol level greater than .08%.
Amador was transported to the Mendocino County Jail and booked on the charges of 23153(a) CVC and
23153(b) CVC.
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