[01-24-2023] San Diego County, CA – Two People Injured in Escondido Collision Caused by DUI Driver

Authorities reported that two drivers were taken to the hospital with injuries following a two-vehicle collision in Escondido on Tuesday evening, January 24, 2023.

According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the crash caused by a DUI driver operating a stolen car occurred after 8:15 p.m. near the Center City Parkway and El Norte Parkway intersection.

The suspect driver, identified as 53-year-old Michael T., did not pull over when the deputies tried to stop him, leading to a nine-mile pursuit through the city of San Marcos and an unincorporated region near Escondido.

The chase ended near the aforementioned intersection when the suspected stolen vehicle he was operating collided with another vehicle, injuring himself and the other driver.

Both drivers were taken to a hospital for treatment after sustaining injuries, with the other vehicle’s driver suffering a minor one. There was no information on the identity of the other driver.

The suspect driver was taken into custody on accusations of driving while intoxicated, fleeing from an officer, possessing a controlled substance, and violating a felony warrant.

While investigators from the San Marcos sheriff’s station handled the arrest investigation, the collision was being looked into by the traffic unit of the Escondido Police Department.

DUI Accident Statistics

According to research done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving is responsible for about 10,000 annual deaths in the US. About 20% of fatal car accidents each year involve alcohol or drug usage.

In California alone, these kinds of tragedies annually claim the lives of about 2,000 individuals and leave another 30,000 with injuries. We already have a serious problem with drunk drivers. There are severe consequences for those who are caught driving under the influence of alcohol.

Drunk drivers pose a danger to other motorists because they are more likely to engage in risky behaviors, including speeding, swerving, and other acts based on poor decision-making. If there is any reason to suspect danger or uncertainty, you should immediately leave the area.

Medical costs caused by a car accident caused by a drunk driver must be covered by the driver’s insurance policy. Never make any assumptions or help the investigators without first consulting an attorney. Those who have been hurt and suspect a drunk driver may be to blame should not waste any time in retaining legal counsel.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in San Diego County

In California, victims of car accidents caused by drunk drivers have the same legal recourse as victims of other traffic incidents, including the ability to file a personal injury or wrongful death case.

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