[03-05-2023] San Diego County, CA – DUI Two-Vehicle Crash on 5 Freeway Injured Two People

Two people sustained injuries following a DUI-related two-vehicle collision in San Diego on Sunday evening, March 05, 2023.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred around 6:24 p.m. on the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway near Sea World Drive.

The responding firefighters discovered two vehicles blocking the road upon arrival. A tow truck had reportedly collided with a BMW.

Two individuals were injured and sent to UC San Diego Medical Center. At least one of them sustained major injuries. There are no further details on their identities and current conditions.

The southbound lanes were temporarily closed as the wreckage was cleared up. Authorities said alcohol or drugs played a role, but there are no updates on the suspected driver yet.

DUI Accident Statistics

Death tolls from crashes involving drunk drivers in the United States reached 10,142 in 2019. At a rate of 2.4 per 100,000 residents, 949 persons in California lost their lives to DUI drivers that year. The average rate across the country was 3.1%. As a whole, drunk driving was a factor in 28.1% of all U.S. fatalities and in 26.3% of all California fatalities.

Although the number of drunk driving-related deaths, injuries, and accidents has decreased since the 1980s, there are still far too many intoxicated drivers on the road today, as found by another official study.

If your BAC or Blood Alcohol Concentration in California is at or over 0.08, you will be arrested. A drunk driver’s weakened senses and judgment make them a danger to themselves and other motorists.

What to Do After a DUI Accident

If you or a loved one are involved in an automobile crash, dial 911 immediately. When communicating with law enforcement or an insurance company, it is in everyone’s best interest to be as specific and factual as possible and avoid making any assumptions. Victims often apologize even if they had nothing to do with the incident. The insurance may choose not to pay out if the victim acts in such a way.

If you want a copy of the report, you need to get in touch with the department that handled the investigation. In addition, there is an online form on this site that you can fill out. We can begin working on your request as soon as we receive the report. Without any fees, one of our lawyers will review your insurance claim.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in San Diego County

A victim of a drunk driver in California can file a civil lawsuit to seek financial compensation. If you or a loved one has been hurt and you need help settling in with an insurance company, please get in touch with us as soon as possible.

Our trusted San Diego 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 $500 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.