[02-06-2023] San Diego County, CA – 26-Year-Old Woman Killed in Rollover Crash due to DUI Driver

A 26-year-old woman was killed in a vehicle rollover crash caused by a DUI driver in downtown San Diego on Monday morning, February 06, 2023.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the fatal single-vehicle crash occurred shortly before 3:00 a.m. at 1200 First Avenue near the Civic Center Parkade ramp.

The deceased woman was reportedly seated in the front passenger of a 2003 Toyota. Driven by a 24-year-old woman, they were traveling north on First Avenue at high speed.

The passenger was ejected from the vehicle after it crashed into a guard rail abutment near the ramp before flipping over. She was declared dead by the responders after sustaining head injuries. No details on her identity were yet released.

Officers detained the driver after displaying signs of driving under the influence while operating the vehicle.

Roads in the vicinity were shut down as the police looked into the fatal crash, but they have since been opened.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

The numbers show that in 2019, 949 of the 10,142 people killed in America due to drunk driving were recorded in the Golden State. This resulted in 2.4 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants (a 3.1 rate in the whole country). Drunk driving had a role in 26.3% of all fatal accidents in the state (and 28.1 percent nationwide).

While the rate of drunk driving and the number of fatalities associated with it both decreased in the 1980s, another study found that millions of drunk drivers remain an issue every year across the country.

In the Golden State, if your BAC is 0.08 or more, it’s illegal to get behind the wheel. Drunk drivers pose a threat to other motorists and pedestrians because they are less able to regulate their actions while impaired.

What to Do After a DUI Accident

Notifying the proper authorities promptly following an automobile accident caused by a DUI driver that may have resulted in serious injuries or fatalities is essential. If you’re asked a question, it’s better to answer straight rather than offer your assumptions. Victims may feel responsible and apologize for what happened, even though they played no part in it. The insurance company can use this against you if you ever make a claim.

Police will gladly give you a copy of their report if you ask for one. However, if you fill out the form on our site, we will submit the request on your behalf. We will start working on your claim as soon as we get the necessary information. Please contact us so that we may investigate the strength of your claim.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in San Diego

Victims of drunk drivers in California have the right to pursue civil litigation in order to seek compensation for their injuries and losses. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you want to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit and want guidance on negotiating a reasonable settlement with the insurance company.

Our trusted San Diego 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 $750 million.

Call (888) 488-1391 now or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to set up a free consultation with one of our attorneys.