[04-07-2022] Tulare County, CA – 41-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal DUI Crash Near Yettem

According to the California Highway Patrol, an alleged DUI driver died in a head-on collision in Tulare County on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

The fatal crash happened on a Thursday evening near the Yettem community.

According to officers, the 41-year-old driver was driving south on Road 144 north of Highway 201 when he drifted into the opposite lane and collided head-on with an oncoming Honda.

The 41-year-old man was arrested for DUI and transported to Kaweah Health Medical Center in Visalia, where he died a short time later.

The driver of the Honda, a 67-year-old man, was also taken to Kaweah Health with moderate injuries.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

Intoxicated drivers put themselves and others at risk by putting themselves and others at risk by getting behind the wheel. They could endanger themselves and other drivers.

Those injured or killed in car accidents due to a drunk driver’s actions may suffer long-term and even fatal consequences. Although it is unfortunate, the number of drunk driving incidents in the United States has increased.

The NHTSA estimates that in the United States, 30 people are killed every day as a result of drunk driving accidents. Intoxicated drivers cause 29% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States.

In 2016, nearly a quarter of all traffic fatalities in the United States were the result of drunk driving. Drunk driving killed 214 of the 1,233 children under the age of 14 who died in traffic accidents in 2016.

More than 1,000 people were killed in DUI accidents in California in 2017, according to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). Hundreds of thousands of innocent people have been killed or injured due to drunk driving.

Tulare County DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims

People who have been injured or killed in drunk-driving accidents need to fight back with all their might. Injured victims can best protect their legal and financial interests by obtaining and presenting evidence that establishes the intoxicated driver’s total responsibility for an accident.

A drunk driving accident, for example, may have been caused in whole or in part by additional defendants. For those injured or killed in a California DUI accident, it is important to investigate and evaluate all available options for monetary restitution.

Our Tulare County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law will thoroughly investigate all compensation options for the victims or their family members. Drunk drivers must face the consequences of their actions.

Recovering as much money as possible for medical bills and supporting families is the primary goal of Arash Law’s firm.

If a drunk driver in California has hurt you or a loved one, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our legal team for assistance. You can reach Arash Law by phone at (888) 488-1391 or by filling out our online contact form for a free consultation.