[04-15-2023] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Hospitalized After Suspected DUI Multi-Vehicle Collision Along Interstate 80 Business

One person was hospitalized after a suspected DUI multi-vehicle collision along Interstate 80 Business, Sacramento County, late Saturday night, April 15, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Business 80 near E Street.

Reports say three vehicles were involved, including one car piled on top of another.

Several people were said to be injured, but at least one person was confirmed to have sustained major injuries and had to be transported to a nearby hospital.

This undisclosed person is suspected of driving under the influence of drugs and/ or alcohol.

The authorities have not yet released further details about the collision.

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What to Do After a DUI Accident

Large insurance companies defend drunk driver claims. It’s crucial to keep in mind that insurance companies are never on your side. It’s important to remember that the insurance company is primarily concerned with protecting its financial interests.

The insurance sector invests heavily in training its workforce to prioritize customer satisfaction. After a serious accident caused by a drunk driver, your insurance company may try to contact you. Do not cave to intimidation. They aren’t looking out for your best interests, so you can’t put your faith in them. Our California DUI accident lawyers have compiled their top five tips for negotiating with insurance companies following a DUI accident.

• Don’t Ever Take Responsibility
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• Get in Touch with a seasoned California Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer

DUI Accident Statistics

In 2019, drunk driving caused 10,142 fatalities. DUI contributed to 949 fatalities in California that year, or 2.4 fatalities for every 100,000 people. There were 3.1 fatalities per 100,000 people nationwide.

California has the highest rate of drunk driving fatalities (26.3%). The average rate across the country is 28.1%.

Despite a different study finding a decline in fatalities and accidents associated with drunk driving in the 1980s, thousands of drunk drivers continue to endanger themselves, other drivers, and law enforcement.

Being drunk is illegal in California if your blood alcohol content is 0.08 or higher. Drunk drivers pose a risk to pedestrians and other drivers due to their slowed reflexes and impaired judgment.