[03-22-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – Injuries Reported Following a Suspected DUI Driver in Santa Ynez Valley

Injuries were reported after a wrong-way collision involving a suspected DUI driver in Santa Ynez Valley on Tuesday night, March 22, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Highway 101 near Highway 154 in Santa Ynez Valley.

A southbound driver was traveling in the northbound lanes and collided head-on with an oncoming northbound Toyota.

The wrong-way driver’s vehicle then became disabled on the roadway and ended up blocking the first northbound lane.

One person sustained moderate injuries in the crash and was rushed to Marian Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Meanwhile, one of the drivers had to be extricated from the wreckage and was airlifted to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with major injuries.

Authorities suspect that intoxication may have played a role in the accident. An active investigation of the case 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. Laws need to be strictly implemented to reduce the number of people who drink and drive in California and around the country.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 10,000 people are killed each year in DUI crashes. Alcohol and other substances are responsible for around 18 percent of all fatal car accidents.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 30 people are killed every day in drunk driving incidents. Roughly 30 percent of all traffic-related deaths in the United States are caused by drunk driving.

More than 60 percent of these motorists have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above the legal limit, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

As of 2018, there were 127,250 DUI arrests made in California, 474 of which were made against people under the age of 18. There were 4,944 people taken into custody for various crimes. There was a 5% decrease in DUI arrests in 2017.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Santa Barbara County

It is extremely tough to deal with the stress and difficulties caused by a DUI accident because it can affect all aspects of a person’s life.

While the investigation is underway, victims are urged to cooperate with their attorneys to submit a personal injury claim. This includes medical and rehabilitation costs, lost wages resulting from the victim’s injuries, and pain, suffering, and mental anguish.

Driving under the influence is dangerous and should not be condoned. Our Santa Barbara County DUI accident attorneys at Arash Law are strong advocates for people who have been hurt.

Personal injury lawyers at Arash Law are ready to assist you in your quest for monetary compensation for your losses. Questions or issues about our products and services can be sent to our offices in the following locations: Los Angeles, San Francisco/Sacramento/Riverside/Orange/San Diego. (888) 488-1391 is our hotline for a free consultation with one of our lawyers.