[02-12-2023] Tehama County, CA – Two People Hospitalized After DUI Collision in Red Bluff, Driver Arrested

A DUI collision led to two people being hospitalized in Red Bluff on Sunday night, February 12, 2023.

Authorities confirmed that the crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Highway 36W, about a half mile west of Monroe Avenue.

Authorities stated that 54-year-old David B. was driving a 2010 Toyota Corolla east on Highway 36W at about 60-70 mph when 62-year-old Tracy B. was driving a 2017 Audi west at about 45 mph and collided head-on.

Due to the impact, a 14-year-old passenger was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Meanwhile, the DUI driver was treated with moderate to severe injuries.

A background check revealed that the suspect driver, Tracy B., had a suspended license for DUI and was on DUI probation.

Investigations into the cause of the collision are ongoing.

DUI Collision Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 32 people die in drunk-driving crashes in the United States every day, or one every 45 minutes.

The number of alcohol-impaired driving traffic fatalities is expected to rise 14% to 11,654 in 2020.

The California DUI Management Information System reports that alcohol-related collision mortality increased by 5.8% in 2017, following a 6.9% increase in 2016.

Drunk driving negatively affects the environment, other road users, and drivers. Drunk drivers’ careless driving wastes an estimated 2 billion gallons of fuel annually.

Drunk drivers often have impaired vision, decision-making abilities, and reaction time, endangering themselves and others. Because of their impaired senses and mental state, drunk drivers threaten public safety on California’s most dangerous highways.

What Should I Do Following an Accident

If you were involved in an accident, we can help you obtain a police report.

It is only necessary for you to provide us with information regarding what has occurred and where it has occurred. Upon receiving your request, we will contact the relevant parties and provide you with all the information you require.

Our firm handles this process for every client so that you don’t need to worry about your insurance coverage—we will ensure that everything is covered!

DUI Accident Attorneys for Victims in Red Bluff

After being hit by a car, a DUI accident victim rarely fully recovers and returns to their previous level of function. California’s injury statute covers injuries sustained as a result of being hit by a car.

Personal injury cases can be brought against a driver who negligently hurt you. Injured victims commonly miss work, have extended recovery times, and incur hefty medical expenses.

Our Red Bluff DUI accident victims’ attorneys at Arash Law, headed by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., provide vigorous representation to those injured in drunk driving accidents. A driver under the influence of alcohol may be subject to legal consequences for their reckless actions. It is only fair that those who cause accidents while driving drunk pay for the damage they create.

Our legal team is committed to obtaining the maximum settlement possible for our clients to pay for necessary medical care and support their families.

If you or someone you love has been the victim of a California vehicle accident caused by a drunk driver, do not hesitate to contact us by calling (888) 488-1391 or filling out the “Do I Have A Case?” form on our website.