[01-29-2023] Sacramento County, CA – Two Kids Hospitalized Following Suspected DUI Collision Near La Mesa Way

Two children were hospitalized after a suspected DUI collision in Sacramento on Sunday, January 29, 2023.

Reports confirmed that the crash occurred on the 2200 block of Fulton Way, near La Mesa Way.

According to authorities, the alleged DUI driver struck three moving vehicles before swerving and hitting three parked cars on southbound Fulton Avenue.

Paramedics rushed one of the victims to a hospital after sustaining minor injuries.

Another child, under ten, was also rushed to the hospital with minor injuries.

Meanwhile, the 30-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.

Further investigations on the collision are ongoing.

DUI Collision Statistics

Approximately 32 people are killed in drunk driving accidents every day in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

According to estimates, 11,654 people died in road accidents due to drunk driving in 2020, a 14% increase over the number of fatalities in 2019.

According to the California DUI Management Information System, the number of fatalities involving alcohol rose by 5.8% in 2017 after rising by 6.9% in 2016.

Drunk driving is dangerous for the environment, other drivers, and the drivers themselves. According to estimates, drunk drivers’ careless driving results in the loss of 2 billion gallons of fuel annually.

These data show why it’s essential for everyone to keep an eye on their drinking patterns and to never drive after ingesting more alcohol than is recommended.

DUI Accident Lawyers or Victims in Sacramento

Those injured in a car accident in California caused by a drunk driver should seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Your lawyer will represent your best interests and obtain a favorable settlement when dealing with the insurance company.

Losses incurred as a result of a DUI accident should be compensated financially. You and your family can file a personal injury claim regardless of who caused the injury to cover medical bills, lost wages, and other losses.

Our DUI accident victims’ lawyers in Sacramento are highly experienced in representing accident victims in these legal proceedings. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $500 million throughout the state.

Call (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with our legal team, or visit our website and click the “Do I Have a Case?” link.