[02-19-2023] Santa Clara County, CA – San Jose Man Killed in Car Crash Involving Suspected DUI Driver

A 63-year-old man was killed after his car crashed into a truck that flipped over due to a suspected DUI driver in San Jose early Sunday morning, February 19, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal collision occurred around 4:20 a.m. in the northbound lanes of Highway 101, south of Story Road.

A red 1999 GMC Sierra pickup truck seemed to lose control and rolled over, ending up wrecked on the highway’s northbound lanes. The driver appeared unharmed moments before a silver 2009 Toyota Camry driven by the 63-year-old San Jose man barreled into it.

No further details on their identities were immediately available. Authorities wait for the victim’s next of kin to be notified before his name is made public.

The pickup truck driver was detained for vehicular manslaughter and drunk driving. As further investigation continued, all northbound lanes were shut down for roughly two hours.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

In 2019, the United States saw a total of 10,142 deaths due to drunk driving. The death toll in California alone stands at 949. The national average was 3.1 per 100,000, so the rate in this state was 2.4. That year, drunk driving was responsible for 26.3 percent of all traffic deaths in the state and 28.1 percent of all road deaths in the United States.

The number of individuals killed in drunk driving car accidents has decreased since the 1980s, according to a second study, but millions of drunk drivers on the roadways continue to be a concern today.

With a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or more, driving a vehicle is illegal in California. Motorists and pedestrians are at risk from drunk drivers because they are less able to control their driving behavior.

What to Do After a DUI Accident

Following a DUI car accident, it is essential to contact the appropriate authorities immediately. Respond with a direct answer to the question being posed and avoid making assumptions. Even if they had nothing to do with the incident, victims might nevertheless feel compelled to apologize. Such behavior can be used by the insurer against a claim.

A copy of the report may be obtained from the relevant authorities if requested. Please fill out the online form so that we can request it on your behalf. We’ll get started on your case as soon as we have the report. The time to get a free review of your insurance claims is now.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Santa Clara County

Claims for damages can be filed by anyone who has been injured or lost a loved one as a result of another’s drunk driving in California. If you or a loved one has just been injured or killed, and you need help negotiating a reasonable settlement offer with the insurance company, please contact us as soon as possible.

Our trusted Santa Clara 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.