[04-09-2022] Napa County, CA – Two People Injured in DUI Crash Near Calistoga

Two people were reportedly injured following a DUI crash in Napa County on Saturday, April 9.

According to Napa CHP Officer Jaret Paulson, the collision occurred at 9:45 p.m. near Calistoga on state Highway 29 north of Diamond Mountain Road.

Marc F., 56, of Napa, was riding a 2018 Harley Davidson north of Diamond Mountain Road in the southbound lane of SR-29, and a 69-year-old Calistoga man was driving a Ford F-150 pickup truck in the northbound lane.

Ferneau then crossed the double parallel solid yellow lines and entered the northbound lane, according to Paulson.

According to Paulson, the Ford driver was unable to take any evasive maneuvers, and the Harley collided with the front left of the Ford.

Neither the Ford driver nor his passenger, a 66-year-old Calistoga woman, were hurt in the crash.

Ferneau and his passenger, a 57-year-old woman from St. Helena, were thrown from the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries.

Ferneau was rushed to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital because he was not wearing a helmet.

His helmet-wearing passenger was airlifted to Queen of the Valley Hospital.

Officers from the California Highway Patrol believe alcohol played a role in the crash and arrested Ferneau on suspicion of felony DUI.

DUI Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are highly susceptible to the dangers on the road. They are the most vulnerable as they don’t have any form of protection that can prevent serious injury in the event of a major accident.

Pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. have become a growing concern over recent years. Pedestrian deaths have increased by 27 percent from 2007-to 2016, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14 percent.

In this case, a drunk driver could not yield the right of way to an innocent pedestrian. Driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol is considered a serious crime. Unfortunately, DUI accidents are not uncommon in the U.S.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 30 people in the U.S. die every day due to drunk driving accidents. Drunk driving accounts for about 29 percent of all motor vehicle accident fatalities in the U.S. Around sixty-one percent of these drivers have a Blood Alcohol Content of .08 percent or higher.

Napa County DUI Accident Lawyers for Injured Victims

It is extremely rare for a pedestrian who has been hit by a car to make a full recovery and return to normal activities. If you’ve been hit by a car, California’s personal injury law is there to protect you.

Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit in order to receive compensation. After an accident like this, victims face a variety of difficulties, including long recovery periods, high medical bills, and time off from work.

Our Napa County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law are effective and aggressive defenders of the rights of those injured or killed as a result of a drunk driving accident. Drunk drivers need to be held responsible for their reckless and life-threatening actions. Victims of DUI accidents deserve compensation. The mission of our law firm is to help injured people receive as much money as possible to cover their medical expenses and support their families.

Please do not hesitate to contact our legal team at (888) 488-1391 if you or a loved one has been hurt as a result of a drunk driving accident in California.