[02-25-2022] Napa County, CA – Two People Injured After a DUI Crash at Imola and Marshall Avenues

Two people were hurt following a traffic crash involving a suspected DUI driver at Imola Avenue on Friday night, February 25, 2022.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident happened at around 10:35 p.m. at Imola and Marshall Avenues.

An eastbound 2018 Audi A5 was traveling on Imola Avenue while a 2015 Dodge Challenger was heading westbound. The two vehicles then collided head-on.

Due to the severity of the impact, the Dodge Challenger was pushed towards an unoccupied vehicle on the north shoulder.

The Dodge driver sustained minor injuries in the mishap. A 41-year-old man was also injured in the crash and was transported to Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center for treatment.

The Audi driver was also injured in the mishap, but authorities later determined that he was under the influence at the time of the accident. The Audi driver was then arrested for DUI-related charges.

An active investigation of the mishap is currently underway.

DUI Crash Statistics

In the United States, car accidents are the leading cause of injury. Every year, around 2 million people are wounded in car accidents.

Automobile accidents are also the leading cause of death for those aged 2 to 34 in the United States and the leading cause of serious injury in the general population.

Even the most careful drivers can be involved in an accident caused by forces beyond their control, resulting in serious injury or death. The crash, in this case, was caused by a drunk driver.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 10,000 individuals are killed in DUI accidents yearly (NHTSA). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drugs and alcohol are implicated in around 18% of all fatal motor vehicle accidents.

In 2016, roughly 1,059 persons were killed in alcohol-impaired crashes in California, a 16.2% rise from 911 in 2015 and a 27.7% increase from 829 in 2012. In 2016, 29.2 percent of the 3,623 motor vehicle deaths involved a motorist with a BAC of 0.08, which is somewhat higher than the national average of 28 percent.

Intoxicated drivers endanger the lives of others as well as their own. While California and the United States have made great headway in preventing drunk driving, much more work remains to be done.

DUI Crash Lawyers for Victims in Napa County

Don’t talk to an insurance adjuster if you’ve been injured in a drunk driving accident without first consulting a personal injury lawyer at our office.

It’s crucial to keep in mind that the insurance company’s purpose is to give you as little money as possible. A quick and cheap settlement offer is a standard tactic insurance representatives use.

Immediately after a collision, it is to your best advantage to contact a Napa County DUI accident lawyer from Arash Law. Additionally, your lawyer will have the time and resources to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the DUI accident, giving you the best chance of prevailing in your personal injury claim.

Suppose you were injured in a DUI accident. In that case, our lawyers from Arash Law could file a claim for financial compensation to cover your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and property damage.

Punitive damages can also be sought for the injured victim if the driver responsible for the accident was legally intoxicated. Please call (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule your free, no-obligation fatal vehicle accident case assessment.