[02-01-2023] Sonoma County, CA – Detective Injured After Santa Rosa Car Crash Caused by DUI Driver

A detective was injured following a two-vehicle collision caused by a suspected DUI driver in Santa Rosa on Wednesday evening, February 01, 2023.

According to the Santa Rosa Police Department, the crash occurred at about 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of E Street and Fourth Street.

The detective was reportedly traveling home, westbound on Fourth Street, and was about to turn onto southbound E Street when a Nissan Titan heading north struck him.

The Nissan driver, 56-year-old Santa Rosa resident Peter R., driving at 40 to 45 mph, did not stop at a red light while the detective was at a green light.

Responders assessed the detective on the spot for sustaining minor injuries. Luckily, he was not transported to a hospital. His city-issued SUV was severely damaged.

Investigators conducted sobriety tests and found that Peter was driving under the influence. He was detained on suspicion of felony DUI.

DUI Accident Statistics

According to available data, 949 of the 10,142 fatalities attributed to drunk driving in the United States this year were in California. As a result, there were 2.4 cases per 100,000 people (a 3.1 rate in the whole country). Of all the road fatalities in the state, drunk driving was a factor in 26.3% of those (and 28.1 percent nationwide).

Another study indicated that while drunk driving rates fell in the 1980s, as well as the number of people killed as a result of these accidents, millions of drunk drivers continue to be a problem every year in the whole country.

To operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or above is illegal in the state of California. Because they are less able to control their behavior, drunk drivers represent a danger to other motorists and pedestrians on the road.

What to Do After a DUI Accident

Call the police immediately if a car accident caused by a drunk driver has left you or a loved one with injuries or death. Please don’t tell the authorities about your assumptions. Focus solely on the information provided. The victim of an accident may feel compelled to apologize, even if they were not at fault, in the early aftermath of the incident. The insurance company could use this information to deny your claim.

Get in touch with the police station closest to where the accident took place to obtain a copy of the crash report. Please fill out the relevant web form if you’d like us to submit a request on your behalf. Now that we have all the details, we can begin working on your claim right away. If you want a no-cost evaluation of your case’s potential, don’t wait to get in touch with us.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Sonoma County

In California, victims of drunk drivers can seek compensation for their suffering and the loss of a loved one through civil litigation. If you find yourself in such a legal predicament and need advice on how to negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

Our trusted Sonoma County drunk driving accident victim lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have extensive experience and accolades advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $500 million.

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