[03-12-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed After a DUI Crash in West Hills

One person was killed after a deadly traffic collision involving a suspected DUI driver in West Hills on early Saturday morning, March 12, 2022.

The fatal accident happened at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Woolsey Canyon Road in West Hills.

A suspected DUI driver was driving a Porsche and drifted into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with an oncoming vehicle.

The 76-year-old female driver of the second vehicle was fatally injured in the crash and was rushed to an area hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, she was later pronounced dead.

The DUI driver was later identified as 57-year-old Nohemi H. she was arrested for DUI-related charges.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. Witnesses that can give more information about the accident are urged to contact the West Valley CHP office at (818) 888-0980 or the CHP public phone number at (323) 259-3200.

Fatal DUI Crash Statistics

One of the most dangerous things a driver can do is get behind the wheel when impaired by drugs or alcohol. They run the risk of endangering their safety and the safety of other road users.

Driving under the influence can have devastating long-term effects on the lives of those involved. There has been a rise in drunk driving incidents in the United States, a shame.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk-driving accidents kill an average of 30 people every day in the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Approximately 29 percent of all motor vehicle accident deaths in the United States are attributed to drunk driving.

In 2016, there were 10,497 people killed in alcohol-impaired driving incidents in the United States, making up 28% of all traffic-related deaths. Of the 1,233 road deaths of children ages 0-14 in 2016, 214 (17%) were caused by a drunk driver.

There were almost 1,000 DUI-related deaths in California last year, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving stats. Drunk driving has resulted in the injury or death of hundreds of thousands of unintentional victims.

Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyers for Victims

Victims of DUI accidents are entitled to justice. Arash Law’s Los Angeles County car accident attorneys are dedicated to assisting injured plaintiffs in maximizing their compensation so that they can pay their medical costs and offer financial support to their families.

If you or a loved one has been harmed in a drunk driving accident in California, please get in touch with our legal team for assistance.

The deceased’s surviving family members may not be able to bring their loved ones back to life, but they can file a wrongful death claim to get the justice and compensation they deserve.

The deceased’s family has the right to pursue a wrongful death claim to obtain damages such as funeral expenses, lost wages and companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress caused by the horrific tragedy.

Our firm’s wrongful death vehicle accident attorneys will handle your wrongful death lawsuit. Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online to schedule a free, no-obligation case evaluation for a fatal car accident.