[03-19-2022] Tulare County, CA – Pedestrian Injured After a Suspected DUI Crash in Porterville

A 25-year-old woman was injured after getting struck by a suspected DUI driver in Porterville on Saturday night, March 19, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 8:00 p.m. in the 1000 block of North Main Street in Porterville.

The suspect drifted off the side and crashed into the 25-year-old woman. Due to the severity of the impact, the woman was thrown to the side.

The victim sustained major injuries in the mishap and was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment. She was listed in critical condition.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. She was later identified as Melissa W. Authorities then determined that she was under the influence at the time of the accident.

The driver was then arrested and taken into custody. She is currently facing DUI-related charges. The suspect was booked into the Tulare County Jail on a $100,000 bail.

The Porterville police are further investigating the case. Anyone that can give more information about the crash is urged to call the Porterville investigators at 559-782-7400.

DUI Pedestrian Accident Statistics

In the last few years, pedestrian deaths have become a big problem in the United States. Between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths rose by 27%, while the number of other traffic-related deaths dropped by 14%.

In California, a lot of pedestrians get hurt and a lot of people die in accidents every year. Many of these pedestrian accidents are caused by distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and not obeying traffic laws, as well as by people not following the rules of the road.

People who drive recklessly are the main reason for these accidents. When a driver was drunk, he or she could not give a pedestrian the right-of-way. Drugs or alcohol can make it hard to drive. This is a very bad thing to do. There aren’t a lot of DUI accidents in the United States, so this isn’t a good thing

One of the most dangerous and reckless things a driver can do is to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, which is very dangerous. Every day in the United States, about 30 people die when they drink and drive.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Tulare County

Victims of wrongful acts, including car accidents, are entitled to compensation for physical, financial, and emotional harm under California law. A personal injury plaintiff might seek two categories of damages: economic and non-economic.

Economic damages are financial losses that have a pre-determined value. These damages include lost wages and medical bills. Meanwhile, non-economic damages cover emotional damages such as pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and mental anguish.

If you or someone you care about has been injured as a result of another person’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongful act, don’t hesitate to contact our skilled California personal injury attorneys. Your consultation is complimentary, and you will not be charged unless and until we settle or win your case in court.

Arash Law’s Tulare County drunk driving accident attorneys are powerful and aggressive advocates for DUI accident victims. Drunk drivers must pay the price for their disgusting and deadly behavior. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our attorneys.