[02-12-2023] Tuolumne County, CA – 32-Year-Old Woman Injured in DUI Crash in Sonora

A 32-year-old woman identified as Alyssa S. was injured following a DUI collision in Sonora on Sunday morning, February 12, 2023.

The collision occurred around 2:15 in the morning on Tuolumne Road in Sonora, west of Industrial Way.

The driver, 32-year-old Columbia resident Kristopher B., was traveling east in a 2004 Chevrolet pickup truck at about 35 mph.

According to the CHP, he permitted his car to veer off the road, crash into an embankment, and then strike a wooden post.

Ballard and his passenger, Samaripa, 32, were only slightly injured in the collision.

A CHP officer who arrived on the scene found Ballard exhibiting signs and symptoms of intoxication.

He handcuffed Ballard after determining that he was operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Ballard was taken into custody for felony DUI with great bodily harm potential.

DUI Accident Statistics

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

In 2020, 11,654 traffic deaths were attributed to drunk driving, an increase of 14% over the previous year. Research conducted by the California DUI Management Information System found an increase of 5.8% in alcohol-related collision deaths between 2016 and 2017.

Driving while impaired by alcohol endangers drivers, other road users, and the environment. Due to irresponsible driving, intoxicated drivers waste approximately two billion gallons of fuel annually.

There were 10,142 deaths in 2019 in the United States that were directly attributed to drunk driving. There were 949 fatalities in California alone. Compared to the rate of 3.1 for every 100,000 population nationwide, this equated to a rate of 2.4 in the state. Drunk driving was a factor in 26.3% of all traffic deaths in the state in 2014 and 28.1% in the country.

These findings indicate that everyone should avoid driving after excessive drinking and keep a close eye on their drinking habits.

What Should I Do After an Accident?

It is crucial that you report a car accident to the police as soon as possible. Only provide the police with facts, not assumptions, if they question you. Some victims may apologize even though they had nothing to do with the event. It’s possible that an insurance provider would consider such actions as justification for rejecting a claim.

Requests for report copies must be submitted formally to the relevant authorities. If you’d rather us make the request on your behalf, simply fill out the short form on our site. As soon as we receive your claim, we will begin processing it. If you want a free, no-risk assessment of your claim, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

Sonora DUI Accident Victims Lawyers

You may feel a wide range of emotions after being injured in a DUI-related accident. Feelings of annoyance, doubt, and even fear may arise occasionally. Perhaps you’re interested in knowing the outcome of this story.

The careless driver who hit you is responsible for your injuries. Severe injuries put people in a difficult financial position because of medical costs and lost wages.

It’s improbable that drunk driving accidents can be avoided. In the event of a crash caused by a drunk driver, you would be covered by California law.

Our Sonora DUI accident attorneys at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., are devoted to fighting for the rights of those who have been wronged as a result of these accidents. Drunk drivers should face legal and financial consequences when they endanger the lives of others.

We work hard to secure the highest settlements possible for our clients so that they can pay for necessary medical care and support their families. Get in touch with one of our DUI accident lawyers by dialing (888) 488-1391 or filling out our “Do I Have A Case?” form on this website.