[03-06-2022] Riverside County, CA – Two People Hurt After a Suspected DUI Crash in San Jacinto

Two people were injured after a traffic collision involving a suspected DUI driver in San Jacinto on Sunday night, March 6, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately midnight on N. State Street, south of W. Community College Way in San Jacinto.

A dark-gray Honda Civic traveled southbound on N. State Street when the driver lost control and veered across the roadway.

The vehicle crossed over the center median and collided head-on with an oncoming red Toyota Prius hatchback.

The Toyota driver was trapped in the wreckage and had to be extricated by firefighters. He sustained serious injuries and was immediately taken to Riverside University Health System for treatment.

Meanwhile, the Honda Civic driver was also injured in the mishap but only suffered minor injuries. She was identified as 38-year-old Maria Mercedes A.

The suspect was later arrested on DUI-related charges and gave false information to the authorities. She was booked into the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

DUI Crash Statistics

Everyone has the right to travel safely on the road. Drunk drivers endanger the lives of innocent people as well as their own. There is still a long way to go in California and around the country to minimize 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.

According to the NHTSA, around 30 Americans die each day due to drunk driving accidents. Drunk driving accounts for around 29 percent of all traffic-related deaths in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 60% of these drivers have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above the legal limit.

When drivers are intoxicated, they are far more likely to be involved in automobile accidents that result in catastrophic injuries—driving while intoxicated increases the danger of irresponsible or reckless behavior. Many DUI-related events involve drivers speeding while under the influence of alcohol.

Riverside County Auto Accident Lawyer for Victims

A DUI accident can seriously injure and traumatize a victim. Following the collision, some individuals may receive injuries that may result in permanent impairment.

If a drunk driver has hurt you, you must now contact a Fresno County accident lawyer to help you with your injury claim.

Our Riverside County auto accident lawyer is dedicated to bringing negligent parties to justice and fighting for the compensation that harmed individuals are entitled to. We understand how to assist you in moving ahead after a traumatic event.

Our cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, which means we don’t get paid unless you are compensated! That’s all there is to it. Our respected Fresno legal office specializes in auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, uber accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, hit-and-run accidents, animal-injury accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, and other personal injury claims.

If a traffic accident caused you pain, suffering, or a loss of wages, you are entitled to compensation! Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our attorneys.