[04-10-2022] Napa County, CA – Two People Injured in DUI Rollover Crash on State Highway 221

Two people sustained injuries following a DUI crash on SH-221 on Sunday, April 10, 2022.

The crash occurred at 11:43 a.m. south of Napa on northbound state Highway 221 south of Anderson Road.

Cristino M., 28, of Fairfield, was driving a 2001 Jeep Cherokee SUV northbound on SR-221 and unsafely turned onto the east shoulder, where the SUV overturned.

He and his passenger, 35-year-old Santiago M. of Fairfield, fled the crash scene and were apprehended by law enforcement officers, Paulson said.

Both Cristino and Santiago complained of minor injuries from the crash and were taken to Queen of the Valley Medical Center for evaluation.

Cristino was then taken to the Napa County jail, where he was booked on suspicion of felony DUI causing injury to another, hit-and-run collision, and driving on a suspended license.

Santiago was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication.

California Highway Patrol is further investigating the collision.

DUI Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are especially vulnerable to traffic-related injuries and fatalities when crossing the street. They are the most at risk because they have no safeguards in place to protect them in the event of a catastrophic accident.

In recent years, the number of pedestrian deaths in the United States has increased significantly. A 27% increase in pedestrian deaths occurred between 2007 and 2016, whereas traffic-related deaths fell by 14 percent.

In this instance, a drunk driver could not give way to an uninjured pedestrian. Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is a serious criminal offense. Unfortunately, drunk driving collisions occur frequently in the United States.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that approximately 30 Americans lose their lives each day due to drunk driving accidents. About 29% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States result from drunk driving. Around 61% of these drivers have a Blood Alcohol Content of .08 percent or higher.

Napa County DUI Accident Lawyers for Injured Victims

People who are struck by cars rarely recover quickly and return to their normal lives. California’s personal injury law recognizes this and safeguards you in the event of a car accident.

As a result of the driver’s negligence, you may be able to pursue compensation for your injuries by filing a personal injury lawsuit. It is not uncommon for victims of a serious accident like this to be forced to miss work, undergo lengthy rehabilitation, and pay expensive medical bills.

Our Napa County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law are powerful and aggressive advocates for victims who have been injured in a DUI accident. Drunk drivers must be held accountable for their dangerous and egregious actions. Victims of DUI accidents deserve compensation. Our law firm is devoted to helping injured victims maximize their compensation so that they can pay their medical bills and support their families.

Contact our legal team at (888) 488-1391. if you or a loved one has been injured in a California drunk driving accident. We can provide you with legal assistance.