[03-26-2023] San Diego County, CA – Pedestrian Injured After Being Hit by DUI Motorcyclist in Pacific Beach

A 25-year-old pedestrian sustained major injuries after being struck by a drunk motorcyclist in San Diego on Sunday morning, March 26, 2023.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the DUI crash occurred early morning at 1:55 a.m. at 4300 Mission Boulevard in the Pacific Beach neighborhood.

The pedestrian was reportedly crossing the street mid-block when the 30-year-old motorcyclist turned from Grand Ave. onto southbound Mission Blvd. and hit the pedestrian.

The unidentified pedestrian was transported to the hospital for treatment after sustaining serious injuries. No updates were released on their current condition.

The rider was detained on suspicion of DUI. No further information was immediately available as the investigation continued.

DUI Accident Statistics

Drunk driving was responsible for the deaths of 10,142 Americans in 2019. There were 949 deaths in California due to drunk driving that year, or 2.4 deaths per every 100,000 residents. The national average rate was 3.1 cases.

The percentage of fatal traffic accidents in which alcohol played a role in California was among the highest in the US at 26.3%, compared to the national average of 28.1%.

Although another study found that deaths and accidents due to drunk driving have declined in the United States during the 1980s, the problem of thousands of intoxicated drivers remains substantial today.

In the state of California, an individual is subject to arrest if their blood alcohol content is 0.08 or greater. Drunk drivers are dangerous to everyone else on the road because of their impaired judgment and reaction time.

What to Do After a DUI Accident

Call the police right away if you’re ever in an automobile accident involving a DUI motorist. When speaking with authorities or insurance companies, it is important to provide correct information and avoid making assumptions. Some of the victims may be willing to apologize. The insurance company may reject a claim if the victim does something like this.

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DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in San Diego

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