[01-04-2024] El Dorado County, CA – 67-Year-Old Driver Injured After Two Hit-And-Run Collisions Involving DUI Along Highway 50 Near Kyburz

A 67-year-old driver was injured after two hit-and-run collisions involving a DUI near Kyburz, El Dorado County, on Thursday morning, January 4, 2024.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collisions occurred at about 10:25 a.m. along Highway 50.

A 26-year-old driver named Jennie G. was traveling in a 2004 Toyota Corolla before sideswiping a Dodge Ram truck and fleeing the scene. A Subaru was also reportedly struck three miles away by the same driver.

The 67-year-old Subaru driver named Joseph G. suffered major injuries and was airlifted to Sutter Roseville Medical Center. The Ram driver was unharmed.

Jennie G. was arrested and booked into the El Dorado County Jail, facing multiple charges, including DUI and hit-and-run.

Respected El Dorado County DUI Accident Victim Lawyers Specializing in Hit-And-Run Accident Cases

Whenever a negligent driver on the road injures or kills a victim, they may be entitled to monetary compensation. The assistance of a personal injury attorney can prove invaluable when investigating car accidents involving unintentional injuries.

Contact one of our DUI accident attorneys or hit-and-run accident attorneys, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., for an initial consultation. Our team of attorneys will provide you with a summary of your case, a possible settlement, and an explanation of the insurance claims procedure.

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Top 5 Ways to Protect Yourself After Being a Victim of a DUI

No one can predict a car accident, but you can prepare for one. A DUI accident checklist in your glove box can help you stay calm and organized after a car crash. It can tell you what to do, what not to do, and how best to protect your rights.

Whether you are the injured victim or the family of a deceased loved one, here’s what to do after a DUI accident:

1. Don’t Agree or Accept Responsibility. Insurance companies often try to shift some blame onto the injured victim after DUI accidents. By doing so, they reduce their liability. This means money comes directly from them. If you have been in a DUI accident, never admit fault. Drunk drivers should be held responsible for their actions. Direct conversations with insurance adjusters about faults are not recommended.
2. Avoid Making a Statement. After an accident, you don’t have to give the insurance company a recorded statement. An insurance adjuster will call many times, asking for your statement. This is because they seek information against you in the claims process. Ensure that you communicate with the insurance company through your lawyer so that your words are not misinterpreted or twisted.
3. Avoid Opening Settlement Discussions. Insurance companies have a hard time avoiding liability in DUI accidents. That’s why they changed their strategy. It is common for insurers to limit the amount of a settlement for an injured victim in cases in which liability is clearly evident. The most common tactic used to compensate victims of DUI accidents is to offer a quick, lowball settlement to the victims. Do not settle your claim for less than what you are entitled to. If you are involved in a DUI accident, ensure your attorney handles the settlement negotiations.
4. Avoid Signing Any Documents. A lawyer should be consulted before signing any documents from an insurance company. Insurance companies often require injured victims to sign a release of their medical records. Do not believe them when they claim a particular document is standard procedure. They are simply seeking information to reduce your compensation. You may not be required to give them full access to your records. By hiring a lawyer, you can ensure that your rights are protected.
5. Consult a DUI Accident Lawyer. There is no reason why you should compete with a large insurance company on your own. DUI accident injury claims involve a great deal of risk. Insurers will spend considerable resources to reduce your settlement. A California DUI accident lawyer can best protect your rights and interests by dealing with the insurance company exclusively.

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DUI Accident Statistics

Driving under the influence of prescription drugs, alcohol, illicit drugs, or marijuana can have serious financial and legal consequences. In California, first-time offenders are estimated to pay almost $13,500 for an infraction.

Based on data collected by the California Department of Motor Vehicles in 2021, there were 455 DUI arrests per 100,000 drivers in 2019. There were 124,121 arrests reported during that year alone. Approximately 27,333 accidents are caused by alcohol, while drugs cause 2,998.

According to the Transportation Injury Mapping System, El Dorado County had 12 drug-involved fatalities and injuries and 137 alcohol-involved cases in 2022.