[04-06-2023] Napa County, CA – Passenger in Critical State After DUI Driver Crashed into Pole in Soscol and Lincoln Intersection

A passenger was critically injured after a DUI driver crashed their vehicle into a power pole in Napa on Thursday night, April 6, 2023.

The Napa Police Department reported that the DUI solo-vehicle crash occurred at the Soscol and Lincoln Avenues intersection.

The responding officers arrived at the scene and found the driver to be drunk. The unidentified motorist sustained minor injuries and was later arrested.

The passenger sustained serious injuries and was sent to the hospital in critical condition. No identification has been released yet.

The vehicle was a newer model pickup truck that struck a power pole, leaving a piece of it hanging from the power lines above.

No further information was immediately available as the investigation continued.

DUI Accident Statistics

Drunk driving was a factor in the deaths of 10,142 Americans in 2019. There were 949 fatalities in California that year due to DUIs, accounting for 2.4 deaths per 100,000 residents. There were 3.1 cases for every 100,000 people in the whole country.

The national average for fatalities caused by drunk driving is 28.1%, making California one of the states with the highest rate (26.3%).

Thousands of impaired drivers continue to endanger themselves, other motorists, and law enforcement, despite another study showing a decline in fatalities and accidents related to drunk driving throughout the 1980s.

In the state of California, it is against the law to have a Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 or above. Drunk drivers pose a threat to pedestrians and other drivers due to their reduced reaction times and decision-making abilities.

What to Do After a DUI Accident

Don’t be reluctant to report a car crash involving a drunk driver to the proper authorities. Don’t make assumptions; instead, be honest with law enforcement and the insurance provider. The victim’s attempt to apologize may cause the insurance company to reject the claim, even if they were absolutely blameless. Therefore, you should not act in such a manner.

If you ask for a copy of the report, the appropriate authorities must provide you with it in its entirety. On this page, you’ll also find a handy online form you can fill out. We can now begin looking into your claim with this information in hand. During your no-cost initial appointment, you can count on receiving our full focus and expert advice.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Napa

The legal system in California allows victims of intoxicated drivers to pursue compensation for their damages and losses. Please get in touch with us if you or a loved one is in need of assistance submitting an insurance claim following a recent injury or death.

One of our attorneys will assess your case, outline the next steps, and discuss any factors that may influence the settlement offer during this no-cost consultation.

Our trusted Napa drunk driving accident victim lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have extensive experience advocating for accident victims, with awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

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