[01-02-2022] Tulare County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly DUI Accident near Bardsley Street and Spruce Avenue

An unidentified pedestrian was killed after a suspected drunk driver was struck near Bardsley Street and Spruce Avenue on Sunday evening, January 2, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 5:30 p.m. in the area of Bardsley Street and Spruce Avenue.

The victim attempted to cross the street when he was suddenly struck by a passing vehicle. He was immediately rushed to an area hospital, but he unfortunately later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. He was identified as 41-year-old Danny C.

Authorities evaluated him, and he was arrested for DUI-related charges and vehicular manslaughter. He was booked into the Tulare County Jail. Local authorities are further investigating the accident.

Fatal DUI Crash Statistics

Injuries and even death can occur when pedestrians are involved in an accident. Pedestrians are not as well-protected as passengers in private automobiles or motorbike riders when it comes to catastrophic car accidents.

Across the country, pedestrian accidents are on the rise. Over the past 33 years, pedestrians have been responsible for a significant fraction of highway deaths.

In 2015, more than 5,400 pedestrians lost their lives, and another 70,000 were injured in traffic incidents. Nearly 10% more pedestrians were killed in 2015 than the previous year. In 2015, pedestrians were responsible for 15% of all traffic-related deaths and 3% of traffic-related injuries. Between 2006 and 2015, the number of people killed in car accidents decreased by roughly 18 percent, whereas the number of people who died in pedestrian accidents increased by 12 percent.

An alleged DUI motorist is accused of causing a pedestrian collision in this case. Approximately 30 individuals in the United States are killed each day by drunk driving accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Most pedestrian deaths in 2016 involved someone with a blood-alcohol level of at least 0.08 percent, which is the legal limit for being under the influence of alcohol.

More than a third of all pedestrian fatalities were caused by a driver with blood alcohol levels over the legal limit of 0.08 percent. 15% of all crashes involved a driver over the legal limit—08 percent in blood alcohol content.

Fatal DUI Accident Attorneys for Victims in Tulare County

When a loved one dies due to a deadly DUI accident, the victim’s family is left reeling from the loss. Their lives may be permanently affected by the trauma and grief they have experienced. If their loved ones were killed in the accident, they could still claim compensation and justice.

Suing the individual who caused an untimely death and financial loss is common in wrongful-death lawsuits. Funeral and burial costs, as well as the victim’s lost salary from the time of the accident until their projected retirement, might all be included in these losses.

Arash Law is honored to represent the victims’ families with zeal. Our firm does not represent either the Defendant or the Insurance Company in any legal proceedings. We employ our abilities, knowledge, and legal experience to protect our clients’ rights.

Among other things, the sudden and unexpected death of a loved one can be extremely confusing for the victim’s family. You shouldn’t have to worry about becoming lost in the maze of wrongful death laws during this painful time. The Tulare County DUI Accident Attorneys from Arash Law can take care of the legal matters for you. Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to set up a free, no-obligation case evaluation for a deadly vehicle accident.