[03-27-2022] Yuba County, CA – One Man Killed in Fatal Bicycle Accident Involving Suspected DUI Driver in Olivehurst

A 21-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and killing a bicyclist on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. on George Avenue.

The 36-year-old Olivehurst man was riding his bike south on George Avenue around 9:30 p.m.

According to CHP officials, the man was rear-ended by a 2019 Ford Fusion as he approached McGowan Parkway from the south.

According to the CHP, the man was taken to Adventist Health and Rideout Hospital, where he died from his injuries.
His identity has not been disclosed.

Officials said the Fusion’s 21-year-old driver, Kaitlyn V., remained at the scene and was later arrested. She did not sustain any injuries.

Vansant, from Olivehurst, is now facing felony charges of second-degree murder and driving while intoxicated.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

Getting behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is extremely risky for any driver. In doing so, they put their own lives and the lives of others on the road in jeopardy.

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can have life-altering consequences for the people involved. It’s a shame that drunken driving accidents have risen in the United States.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that drunk driving-related deaths in the United States occur daily at 30 people. In the United States, drunk driving is responsible for 29% of all motor vehicle accident deaths.

Over 28% of all traffic-related deaths occurred due to alcohol-impaired driving in the United States in 2016. As many as 214 (17 percent) of the 1,233 traffic-related deaths of children aged 0-14 that occurred in 2016 resulted from drunken driving.

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving stats, nearly 1,000 DUI-related deaths in California last year. Hundreds of thousands of unintentional victims have been injured or killed as a result of drunk driving.

DUI Accident Lawyer for Victims in Yuba County

DUI accident victims have a right to compensation. Our Yuba County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law aim to assist injured plaintiffs in maximizing their compensation so that they can pay for their medical bills and provide financial assistance to their families.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our legal team if a drunk driver in California has hurt you or a loved one.

There is no way to bring back loved ones who have passed away; however, the deceased’s family members have the right to pursue the compensation they deserve through a wrongful death claim.

Damages for funeral expenses, lost wages and companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress can be sought by the deceased’s family in a wrongful death claim.

Our firm’s car accident lawyers will handle your wrongful death lawsuit. For a free, no-obligation case evaluation, call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online.