[04-09-2023] Yolo County, CA – Fatal DUI Crash Killed One Pedestrian in Davis

A fatal DUI crash killed one pedestrian in Davis early Sunday morning, April 09, 2023.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the collision happened around 12:30 a.m. along Interstate 80, east of Pole Line Road.

The pedestrian was strolling the lanes of I-80 when a vehicle driven by a man named Philip D. struck for unknown reasons.

The victim died at the scene while the driver was arrested, possibly for alcohol use.

Authorities are currently conducting an investigation.

Trusted DUI Accident Victim Lawyers for Victims in Davis

In California, those who have been hurt by drunk drivers can file a lawsuit to seek financial restitution. Please get in touch with us if you or someone you know has been injured or lost a loved one recently and needs assistance submitting an insurance claim.

During this free consultation, one of our lawyers will evaluate your case, explain the following steps, and review anything that may affect the settlement offer.

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What to Do After a DUI Accident

After a car accident, especially one involving a suspected drunk driver, it is imperative to contact the police immediately. You should tell the insurance company and the police exactly what happened without making any assumptions. If the insured person files a claim, the insurance company has the right to use the victim’s innocence and any subsequent attempts at restitution as evidence against them. As a result, refrain from doing so.

The appropriate authorities are obligated to provide you with full access to the report upon request. There is a helpful online form on this page that you can use. This will allow us to start looking into your claim right away. During your free initial consultation, we will pay close attention to you and your needs.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

In the United States, drunk driving caused 10,142 fatalities in 2019. There were 2.4 fatalities for every 100,000 residents in California that year as a result of drunk driving, which cost 949 lives. There were 3.1 cases per 100,000 people in the United States.

In comparison to the national average of 28.1%, California has one of the highest rates of drunk driving fatalities at 26.3%.

Thousands of drunk drivers continue to put themselves, other drivers, and law enforcement at risk, despite a different study showing a decline in fatalities and accidents caused by drunk driving throughout the 1980s.

In California, a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC) cannot be higher than 0.08 percent. Due to their slower reflexes and faulty judgment, drunk drivers present a risk to pedestrians and other motorists.