[02-06-2023] Sutter County, CA – One Killed, Another Injured in Yuba City Single-Car DUI Crash

One person was killed and another was injured in a single-car crash involving a suspected DUI driver in Yuba City on early Monday morning, February 06, 2023.

According to the Sutter County Sheriff’s Department, the fatal crash occurred at about 2:00 a.m. on the corner of Camino de Flores and South Walton Avenue, near Andros Karperos Middle School.

21-year-old Ricardo R. reportedly veered off the road and struck a tree. The impact killed one of his passengers, an unidentified man, and injured another. Further details on their identification and the current state of the injured passenger were not immediately available.

The driver sustained injuries and was treated before being taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter.

A second DUI crash that injured four people occurred several hours later at the same intersection involving a relative of the first driver.

Fatal Drunk Driving Accident Statistics

In 2019, drunk driving killed 10,142 people across the United States, with 949 of those deaths occurring in California. That’s 2.4 cases per 100,000 of California’s population and 3.1 cases in the whole country). 26.3% of all traffic fatalities in the state involved drunk driving (and 28.1 percent nationwide).

Even while the rate of drunk driving and the number of deaths that can be attributed to it have dropped since the 1980s, a different survey indicated that millions of intoxicated drivers still cause problems on the roads every year.

In California, a driver’s BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) cannot be 0.08 or greater, the legal limit. Impaired drivers endanger other road users and pedestrians because they lack the mental faculties required to drive safely.

What to Do After a Drunk Driving Accident

The police and other appropriate authorities must be notified immediately whenever a vehicle accident victim may have sustained minor to life-threatening injuries. When answering a question, it’s crucial to provide factual data rather than make assumptions. The victim may feel obligated to apologize, even though they are in no way at fault. Your insurance company might use that against you if you make a claim.

A copy of the police report can be obtained from the organization that conducted the probe. If you complete the form on our site, we’ll submit the report request on your behalf. After we collect this information, we will begin processing your claim. Contact us if you want us to look into the strength of your claim at no cost to you.

Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers for Victims in Sutter County

In California, anyone who has been hurt by drunk drivers can file a lawsuit in civil court to seek compensation for their losses. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you’re considering bringing a lawsuit for personal injury or wrongful death and need help figuring out how to negotiate a fair settlement offer with the insurance company.

Our trusted Sutter 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.

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.