[03-25-2023] San Bernardino County, CA – 23-Year-Old Male Pedestrian Injured in 29 Palms Hit & Run DUI Crash

A 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a drunk motorist who fled the scene in San Bernardino County on Saturday morning, March 25, 2023.

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies, the DUI hit-and-run collision occurred at around 1:30 a.m. on Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms.

The responding officers located the unidentified victim walking eastbound on Twentynine Palms Highway with minor injuries. Morongo Basin Ambulance then rushed him to a hospital.

The vehicle, described as a light-colored sedan, was reportedly traveling north on Adobe Road. The driver, 19-year-old Cameron R., left the scene but was later found and arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence.

No further information was immediately available as further investigation continued.

DUI Accident Statistics

In 2019, 10,142 people’s lives were cut short because of drunk driving. In that year, 949 people died in California as a direct result of drunk driving, which equates to 2.4 deaths per every 100,000 people. Across the country, the rate was 3.1 cases.

At 26.3%, California had one of the highest rates in the United States of fatal traffic accidents in which alcohol had a role (the national average was 28.1%).

Another study indicated that drunk driving-related fatalities and accidents decreased in the 1980s in the United States, but the problem of thousands of drunk drivers is still a serious one today.

If a California resident’s BAC is 0.08 or over, the law allows for immediate arrest. Because of their impaired judgment and reaction time, drunk drivers pose a threat to other motorists.

What to Do After a DUI Accident

If you are involved in an accident with a driver who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, contact the authorities immediately. It is crucial to offer accurate information and avoid forming assumptions when communicating with authorities or insurance companies. Some victims would apologize. If a victim does this, the insurance company may refuse to pay out a claim.

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DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in San Bernardino County

The civil justice system in California is available to victims of drunk driving. If you or a loved one requires help filing a claim with insurance after suffering a recent injury or loss of life, please get in contact with us.

Your case will be evaluated, the future steps will be outlined, and the variables that may affect your final settlement amount will be discussed during your free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.

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