[03-05-2022] Fresno County, CA – DUI Crash in Ashlan and Cedar Injures Seven Children

Seven children were hurt following a car crash involving a suspected DUI driver in Central Fresno on Saturday afternoon, March 5, 2022.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident occurred at approximately 2:00 p.m. at Ashlan and Cedar Avenues.

Two unspecified vehicles collided on the roadway for unclear reasons. How the accident occurred and why it happened have not been established.

At least seven children, ranging in ages from 10 months to 10 years old, were rushed to an area hospital. Their identities and their condition has not been disclosed.

Authorities determined that one of the drivers was under the influence at the time of the crash. The suspect was arrested on DUI and child endangerment charges.

An active investigation of the crash is currently underway.

DUI Crash Statistics

Road safety is a fundamental human right. The lives of innocent people are put at risk by drunk drivers and their own. Much work remains to be done in California and across the country to reduce the number of people who drink and drive.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost 10,000 people are killed in DUI accidents yearly (NHTSA). According to the CDC, alcohol and drugs are implicated in around 18% of fatal car accidents.

The NHTSA estimates that approximately 30 Americans lose their lives every day due to drunk driving accidents. More than a quarter of all traffic-related fatalities in the United States can be attributed to drunken driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 60 percent of these drivers have a BAC above the legal limit.

A total of 127,250 DUI arrests were made in California in 2018, with 474 of those involving minors under 18. This is an increase over the previous year’s total of 123,548 DUI arrests statewide. Among them, 4,944 people were charged with criminal offenses. There was a 5% decrease in DUI arrests in 2017.

DUI Accident Statistics for Victims in Fresno County

Negligence is defined as reckless or careless behavior that causes harm to another party—of course, driving while intoxicated is, by definition, negligent driving. It is, indeed, one of the most dangerous types of careless drivers.

California is a no-fault state when it comes to car accidents. To hold another party legally liable for injuries sustained in a car accident, the victim must first establish that the other party was at fault for the accident. Typically, liability is based on a legal theory known as ‘negligence.’

Our Fresno County drunk driving accident attorneys at Arash Law are powerful, aggressive advocates for DUI accident victims. Drunk drivers must face the consequences for their heinous and dangerous behavior. Victims of DUI accidents are entitled to justice. Our law firm is dedicated to assisting injured victims in maximizing their compensation to pay their medical bills and support their families. If you or a loved one has been injured in a drunk driving accident in California, please contact our legal team for assistance.

Arash Law’s personal injury lawyers are here to assist you with your claim. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, or San Diego. You can also reach us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our attorneys.