South Tahoe man killed in suspected DUI crash
Updated: March 16, 1:40pm
A 28-year-old South Lake Tahoe man died Friday in a two-vehicle accident in Meyers.
David Earl Baker was riding in a vehicle that was struck by a man who was arrested on driving under the influence charges. Jonathan Hooker, 35, of El Dorado Hills was driving west on Highway 50 near Chiapa Drive in Meyers on March 13 at 10: 28pm when he swerved into oncoming traffic, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
Hooker’s vehicle struck a vehicle driven by Ginger Baker, 43, of South Lake Tahoe, sister of the deceased..
“The passenger of Baker’s vehicle was transported to Renown Hospital in Reno, via air ambulance, where he succumbed to his injuries, having taken the impact of the collision on the right front end and passenger side compartment,” the report says.
Hooker sustained major injuries and Baker had moderate injuries. Both were taken to Barton Memorial Hospital.
— Lake Tahoe News staff report
Hooker has been known to tilt a glass or two, too many. I feel bad for the locals involved.
R.I.P to a great grade school friend. A damn good firefighter and genuinely good man. I’ll always remember you brother.
I am a family member of the one who was killed and I refuse his name to be given.
I am so sad. My heart is broken! I love you DEB. Forever and ever
I have seen Hooker a number of times too intoxicated to drive. I’m not a friend of his but simply know what I have seen of him here and there up here. My sincerest thoughts and prayers to the families of the decedent and driver.
Omg, what a loss rip, baker you are missed already and I pray to God the ads hole who did this gets life in prison. To young to go to soon to leave you are missed but never forgot that smile will remain in everyone’s minds forever