[04-01-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – Officer Hurt After a Suspected DUI Crash in Mountain View

A police officer was injured following a traffic collision involving a suspected drunk driver in Mountain View on Friday evening, April 1st, 2022.

The collision occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m. on California Street and Chiquita Avenue in Mountain View.

The office was on patrol at the time of the accident when he noticed a driver who failed to yield at a stop sign at the intersection.

The driver then crashed into the officer’s patrol vehicle. The office was rushed to an area hospital with unspecified injuries.

The K9 police dog inside the officer’s car was uninjured in the crash. Meanwhile, the other driver was cited for drunk driving.

An active investigation of the collision is currently underway.

DUI Crash Statistics

There has been a significant increase in traffic accidents across the country in recent years. Around 1.25 million people die in car accidents every year. More than 3,287 fatal crashes occur every day. An additional 20 to 50 million people have been affected by traffic accidents.

California is responsible for 11% of all U.S. auto deaths. At least 3,898 people died, and 276,823 were injured in California’s 485,866 car accidents in 2017. Since 2013, there has been a 23.5 percent increase in people killed in car accidents.

Drunk drivers put the lives of others, as well as their own, in grave danger. There is still a long way to go in reducing the number of people who drink and drive in California and the United States.

Drunk driving is responsible for the deaths of approximately 30 Americans each day. Twenty-nine percent of all U.S. motor vehicle accident deaths are caused by drunk driving. Of these drivers, 61% are over the legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC).

When an intoxicated driver causes a significant accident, they are likely to be charged with serious criminal offenses. A felony charge for a DUI that results in an injury to another person is permitted by California state law (California Vehicle Code 23513).

Personal Injury Lawyers for Victims of Drunk Driving Accidents in Santa Clara County

The best way to find out if you have a case against a drunk driver is to contact an injury lawyer as soon as possible. Hire an attorney as soon as possible so they can gather evidence and research the facts to build a strong case.

Negligence is when someone does irresponsible or thoughtless things and causes someone else to be hurt. By definition, driving while intoxicated is negligent driving. Indeed, it is one of the most dangerous drivers who don’t pay attention to the road.

Personal injury lawyers in Santa Clara County from Arash Law are powerful and aggressive advocates for people who have been hurt in DUI accidents. Our law office is focused on helping injured people get the most money possible to pay for their medical bills and support their families.

We can help you if you or a family member has been hurt in a drunk driving accident in California. Please call us for help. You can call us at (888) 488-1391 to set up a free meeting with one of our lawyers.