Driver Arrested in Scottsbluff DUI Accident

An injury accident occurred on September 23 at approximately 1:48 p.m. in the 1000 block of South Beltline East, prompting a response from the Scottsbluff Police Department. The incident involved a white 2012 GMC Acadia that was traveling westbound on the Beltline before veering off the roadway.

According to witnesses, prior to the collision, the vehicle was observed weaving in and out of traffic and overtaking other vehicles at a high rate of speed. As a result of over-correction by the driver, the vehicle collided with an earth embankment, jumped an irrigation canal, flipped over, crashed into a chain link fence, and ultimately came to rest on its side.

First responders swiftly arrived at the scene and successfully freed both the driver and one juvenile occupant from inside the overturned vehicle. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported.

Following an investigation into this incident by law enforcement officials, Vanessa Jaramillo (27) from Scottsbluff was taken into custody for multiple offenses including driving under influence (3rd offense), driving under suspension during a period of revocation, child abuse not resulting in serious bodily injury as well as violating child occupant protection system regulations.

After being medically cleared without any complications or issues arising during transportation to Scotts Bluff County Detention Center; Jaramillo is now awaiting further legal proceedings related to her arrest.

The Valley Ambulance service along with assistance from Scottsbluff Fire Department played crucial roles alongside local police authorities throughout this operation ensuring public safety remained paramount during these challenging circumstances.

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