[03-23-2022] Riverside County, CA – 71-Year-Old Woman Killed by Suspected DUI Driver in Murrieta

An unidentified 71-year-old woman was killed after getting struck by a suspected drunk driver in Murrieta on Wednesday morning, March 23, 2022.

The fatal accident occurred at approximately 8:10 a.m. on Clinton Keith Road, just east of Mariposa in Murrieta.

The Woman was walking along the sidewalk when she was suddenly hit by a pickup truck. The victim was immediately taken to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar, but unfortunately, she later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.

The driver did not stop to help the victim and continued driving. Authorities were able to locate the suspect’s pickup truck three blocks away from the crash site.

The suspect was identified as 57-year-old Rodney Wayne. He was taken into custody and was arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and hit-and-run, resulting in death. He is currently booked into the Byrd Detention Center.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway. Local authorities are encouraging witnesses to call the police department at 951-304-2677 if they have any additional information on the case.

Fatal DUI Pedestrian Crash Statistics

Pedestrian accidents are more likely to end in death than other traffic accidents because pedestrians aren’t protected from dangerous roads.

In recent years, pedestrian deaths in the United States have become more common. Pedestrian deaths rose by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths fell by 14%.

Pedestrian accidents are caused by careless driving, speeding, and drunk driving. In this case, a drunk driver was to blame for the pedestrian accident.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, DUI crashes kill 30 people in the United States per day.

DUI accidents account for around 29 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities in the United States. Sixty-one percent of these DUI drivers have a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or above.

Fatal DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Riverside County

DUI drivers put other drivers on the road at risk because of their recklessness and negligence. The family of a person who died because of a DUI driver can be very angry and hurt.

A DUI driver who killed your family member can be held responsible for their actions. You have the right to do this. Filing a wrongful death claim with the help of a Riverside County DUI accident lawyer is the best way to get money for the damage that the accident has caused you.

With the wrongful death claim, the victims can get money for lost income, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

At Arash Law, we are proud to fight for the victim’s family. Our law firm doesn’t work for the defendants or the insurance companies. We use our skills, knowledge, and legal experience to fight for the rights of people who have been hurt.

Following an accident, you and your family need the help of the best California DUI accident lawyer. You can also call us at (888) 488-1391 to get a free consultation with one of our lawyers.