[02-27-2022] Riverside County, CA – One Person Killed Following a Deadly DUI Crash in Moreno Valley

An unidentified woman was killed after a broadside crash involving a suspected DUI driver in Moreno Valley on Sunday afternoon, February 27, 2022.

[02-27-2022] Riverside County, CA - One Person Killed Following a Deadly DUI Crash in Moreno ValleyThe fatal crash transpired at approximately 4:50 p.m. at the intersection of Indian Street and Delphinium Avenue.

A northbound Dodge traveled on Indian Street, while a gold Toyota Solana traveled westbound on Delphinium Avenue.

As the two vehicles entered the intersection, the front side of the Dodge crashed into the driver’s side of the Toyota.

Due to the severity of the impact, the Toyota veered across the roadway before coming to a rest on the north side of the intersection.

One of the involved drivers was killed in the mishap. Intoxication was suspected to be a factor in the crash.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

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Fatal DUI Crash Statistics

The NHTSA estimates that in the United States, around 30 persons are murdered every day due to drunk driving. In the United States, drunk driving is responsible for roughly 29% of all motor vehicle accident deaths.

In 2016, 10,497 people were killed in drunk driving incidents, accounting for 28 percent of all traffic-related deaths in the United States. In 2016, 214 of the 1,233 traffic deaths involving children aged 0 to 14 years were caused by a drunk driver.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 3,798 people were killed on California’s roads in 2018. As many as 1,069 of California’s traffic deaths, or 30 percent, were caused by drunk driving.

As of 2018, more than 10% of all US drunk driving deaths occurred in California, and alcohol-related traffic deaths accounted for 30% of all traffic deaths in California.

A driver’s BAC of.15 or higher was a factor in over 70% of all drunk driving-related deaths. One-fifth to one-fourth of those who cause fatal car accidents due to alcohol driving have prior drunk driving convictions.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Riverside County

Those who have been injured or killed due to drunk driving collisions must fight back with all their might. The best way for injured victims to protect their legal rights and financial interests is to gather and present evidence that shows the drunk driver is solely responsible for the accident.

It is critical to examine and evaluate all possible options for financial compensation in a DUI accident in California. Wrongful death lawyers can help you with your case at this point. Compensation can be sought for damages such as funeral expenses, loss of income and companionship, and emotional trauma that the fatal accident has inflicted on the victim’s family.

Your Riverside County DUI accident attorney will look at all possible angles to help you recover. The reckless and fatal actions of drunk drivers should be held accountable.

Arash Law is devoted to helping injured people maximize their compensation so that they may pay their medical bills and support their families. Contact our legal team for help if a drunk driver in California has hurt you or a loved one. Please call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to set up your free consultation.

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