[01-20-2022] Merced County, CA – Two People Injured After a DUI Crash on G Street

Two people were hurt following a traffic collision involving an alleged intoxicated driver on G Street on Thursday night, January 20, 2022.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the crash happened at around 7:06 p.m. on G Street.

A 47-year-old woman identified as Lori G. was traveling at high speeds in her 2022 Maserati on the southbound lanes of G Street when she attempted to pass another vehicle but ended up sideswiping it.

The 2022 Maserati driver then collided with another vehicle stopped at the intersection. Due to the severity of the impact, the 2022 Maserati and the second car ended up in a ditch.

A fourth vehicle crashed into the debris that came from the initial crash. Two people sustained unspecified injuries and were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The 2022 Maserati was later arrested on DUI-related charges. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Witnesses that can give more information about the accident are urged to contact Officer Calcagno at 209-388-7718 or calcagnom@cityofmerced.org.

DUI Crash Statistics

Everyone has the right to travel safely on the road. Drunk drivers endanger the lives of innocent people as well as their own. There is still a long way to go in California and around the country to minimize the number of people who drink and drive.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost 10,000 people are killed in DUI accidents yearly (NHTSA). According to the CDC, alcohol, and drugs are implicated in around 18% of fatal car accidents.

According to the NHTSA, around 30 Americans die each day due to drunk driving accidents. Drunk driving accounts for around 29 percent of all traffic-related deaths in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 60% of these drivers have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above the legal limit.

In 2018, California recorded 127,250 DUI arrests, 474 of which were for people under 18. This increased over the previous year’s total of 123,548 statewide DUI arrests. There were 4,944 criminal arrests among them. In 2017, there was a 5% drop in DUI arrests.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Merced County

DUI cases are difficult to win, but they are winnable. This could be true even if there is substantial evidence against you. Hard “evidence,” such as a breath test result, may not necessarily hold up in court if it even makes it there.

Even if a case cannot be won entirely, there are frequently ways to decrease the charges or fines.

When it comes to navigating complex drunk driving rules, having a skilled DUI defense lawyer on your side can make all the difference. Arash Law’s Merced County drunk driving attorneys can fight for your rights and help you receive the compensation you rightfully deserve.

Our California drunk driving accident lawyers at Arash Law understand how to hold defendants and major insurance companies accountable. We will assist you in maximizing your monetary reward. To book your free no-obligation fatal car accident case assessment, call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online today.