[02-22-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Fatally Struck by DUI Driver in North Hollywood

A driver was arrested after a DUI collision fatally struck a pedestrian in Los Angeles early Wednesday morning, February 22, 2023.

Authorities confirmed the crash transpired around 1:30 a.m. on the 10900 block of Riverside Drive in North Hollywood.

According to reports, firefighters responded to the scene and discovered the pedestrian in a condition beyond medical help.

Investigators later arrived and began investigating the driver, who had remained on the scene after fatally striking the victim.

The female driver was arrested after failing a field sobriety test.

The LAPD Valley Traffic Division is looking into the collision.

Riverside Drive was closed in both directions at Vineland Avenue during the investigation.

Fatal DUI Collision Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, approximately 32 Americans die in drunk-driving accidents every 45 minutes. In 2020, 11,654 people died in traffic accidents caused by drunk driving, a 14% increase from 2019. These deaths could have all been prevented.

Drunk drivers account for about 30% of all traffic crash fatalities in the United States (with BACs of .08 g/dL or higher). Over ten years, from 2011 to 2020, approximately 10,500 people died each year in drunk-driving crashes.

According to the California DUI Management Information System, alcohol-related crash deaths increased by 5.8% in 2017 after rising by 6.9% in 2016.

Drunk driving endangers passengers, other motorists, and the environment. Every year, 2 billion gallons of fuel are wasted due to intoxicated drivers’ reckless driving.

Given these statistics, everyone should limit alcohol consumption and avoid driving after drinking.

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DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Los Angeles

DUI accident victims rarely recover and return to their previous level of functioning after being hit by a car. Accordingly, vehicle-related injuries are covered under California’s law.

Personal injury lawsuits can be filed against negligent drivers who hit and injured you. As a result of accidents, victims often face various difficulties, such as lost wages, extended rehabilitation, and high healthcare costs.

You can count on our Los Angeles DUI accident victims’ lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., who are passionate and aggressive advocates for clients injured in drunk driving collisions. Intoxicated drivers must face the consequences of their risky decision to get behind the wheel. It is only fair that those drunk drivers face the consequences of their actions.

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