[01-16-2022] Lake County, CA – One Person Killed Following a Deadly DUI Crash in Clear Lake

A deadly DUI crash in Clear Lake resulted in the death of an unidentified 30-year-old man on Sunday night, January 16, 2022.

The deadly DUI accident occurred in the area of Highway 20 near Lake Street in Lucerne at approximately 11:155 p.m.

A westbound 2012 Volkswagen made an unsafe turn, veered into the right, and rear-ended a Ram 5500 pickup.

Unfortunately, a passenger in the Volkswagen was killed in the mishap. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, the Volkswagen driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to Sutter Lakeside Hospital. She was later identified as 31-year-old Patricia M. Authorities later arrested her on DUI-related charges.

The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the case.

Fatal DUI Crash Statistics

Intoxicated driving is one of the worst things a driver can do. Their own lives will be in danger, but they may also endanger the lives of other people on the road.

Unfortunately, even though DUI laws have been put in place, DUI accidents in the United States keep rising. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 30 people in the United States die each day when they drink and drive.

Approximately 29% of all people who die in car accidents in the United States are killed by drunk drivers.

A person dies in a drunk-driving accident in the United States about 28 times a day. That’s one person every 52 minutes. NHTSA started keeping track of alcohol data in 1982, and these deaths have been at their lowest level since then. But still, 10,142 people died because they were drunk.

When people drink alcohol, they are more likely to get into accidents that cause many damages. This is because impaired drivers are more likely to do reckless or dangerous things. Many people who drink and drive get into accidents when they drive too fast for the road.

Fatal DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Lake County

It can be hard for the family of a person who died in a car accident caused by a drunk driver to move on. They can get justice and the money they deserve through a wrongful death claim. Even though they can’t bring their loved ones back, the family can still get what they deserve through the claim.

The victim’s family can get money for things like funeral costs, the loss of income and companionship, pain and suffering, and the emotional trauma caused by the fatal accident. They can also get money for things like emotional trauma.

At Arash Law, we are proud to defend the rights of people who have been hurt or killed in traffic accidents. Our law firm doesn’t work for defendants or insurance companies, and it doesn’t work for people who get sued. We use our skills, knowledge, and legal experience to help people hurt. Following a car accident, you and your family need the best Lake County Drunk Driving Accident Attorneys from Arash Law on your side to help you get the best deal possible.

Our attorneys will take your case to wherever it needs to go. Call Arash Law today at (888) 488-1391 or send us an email to set up your free, no-obligation case review.