Tahoe City Woman Arrested for DUI After Fatal Pedestrian Crash

A pedestrian in his 60s was fatally struck by a suspected drunk driver on State Route 28 near Tahoe City, California, on the night of September 5, 2025. The victim, identified as Guadalupe “Lupe” Villanueva, was walking along the shoulder when a woman driving a white 2014 Ford Explorer, eastbound on the highway, hit him. Emergency responders attempted CPR at the scene, but Villanueva died from blunt force trauma to the head. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, with authorities confirming alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash, and the investigation is ongoing. This incident highlights the dangers posed by intoxicated drivers to pedestrians, with experts noting that victims' families may seek wrongful death claims for compensation. Similar concerns arise from another DUI-related pedestrian crash in Mountain View, California, where a 23-year-old woman was arrested after injuring a pedestrian while driving under the influence.