[02-19-2023] Alameda County, CA – One Driver Killed After Two-Vehicle Crash Due to DUI Driver in Hayward

One driver was killed following a two-vehicle collision involving a suspected DUI driver in Hayward on Sunday evening, February 19, 2023.

According to the Hayward Police Department, the fatal crash occurred shortly before 7:30 p.m. at the West Winton Avenue and Clawiter Road intersection.

The circumstances leading to the crash are still being looked into. A 50-year-old man, one of the drivers involved, was declared dead at the site. The authorities did not immediately release his identity.

The responders located a 22-year-old man inside the second wrecked car. According to law enforcement, it is likely alcohol/impairment played a role in the deadly collision.

A DUI Checkpoint will be held by the Hayward Police on March 3 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an unspecified site to increase public safety.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

In 2019, drunk driving was a factor in 10,142 deaths across the United States. That year, 949 people have lost their lives in California alone. The national average was 3.1 per 100,000 inhabitants; the rate in the Golden State was 2.4. That year, drunk driving was a factor in 26.3 percent of fatalities on the state’s roads and 28.1 percent nationwide.

The number of drunk driving accidents and the number of people killed in such accidents has decreased since the 1980s, according to a second study, but there are still too many intoxicated drivers on the road.

Driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or above is illegal in the state of California. Drunk drivers endanger other road users and pedestrians because they lack the coordination and judgment required to properly operate a vehicle.

What to Do After a DUI Accident

It is imperative to contact the relevant authorities after a car accident. Try not to make any assumptions while answering questions from the authorities or an insurance company. Victims often feel obligated to apologize, even when they are completely innocent. A claim could be denied by the insurer with this kind of behavior.

Contacting the appropriate agency will allow you to obtain a copy of the report. Complete the online form on our site if you’d want us to submit your request for you. We’ll go to work on your case as soon as we receive the report. Fill out the form on our website and one of our skilled attorneys will review your insurance claim at no charge and with no further commitment from you.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Alameda County

In California, anyone who is hurt or loses someone because another driver was drunk has the legal right to file a claim for compensation. If you or a loved one has been injured or killed and you need help negotiating a reasonable settlement offer with the insurance company, please get in touch with us as soon as possible.

Our trusted Alameda County drunk driving accident victim lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have extensive experience advocating for accident victims, with 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.