[04-20-2022] El Dorado County, CA – One Person Injured, Two Others Arrested in DUI Crash on Pleasant Valley Road

One driver was flown to Sutter Roseville Medical Center by air ambulance after a three-car crash on Pleasant Valley Road on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

The crash occurred around 1:15 p.m. on Pleasant Valley Road east of Newtown Road in the Pleasant Valley area.

According to the California Highway Patrol’s Placerville office, two of the drivers involved were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Tracey K., 55, of Pollock Pines, was one of two drivers charged with DUI after sustaining major injuries while driving a 2015 Fiat sedan. Michael C., 51, of Pollock Pines, who is listed in the report as Kinney’s boyfriend, is also suspected of DUI.

He was following Kinney in a 1997 Toyota 4Runner but was unharmed when their vehicles collided with a 2021 Freightliner truck driven by Juan P. of Santa Rosa, which was equipped with log loading machinery. Padron was unharmed.

All of the drivers were wearing seatbelts, according to CHP investigators.

According to the CHP report, Kinney was driving eastbound on Pleasant Valley Road, approaching the Newtown Road intersection at about 45-50 mph.

According to investigators’ findings, Carrigan was following closely behind when due to Kinney’s impairment, Carrigan was unable to safely negotiate the curve in the roadway and lost control of her vehicle.

Kinney’s Fiat entered westbound lanes and collided with the Freightliner. Carrigan was unable to avoid the impending collision.

According to officials at Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Kinney’s condition remained serious.

Carrigan was arrested and later released from the El Dorado County Jail in Placerville.

He is facing misdemeanor DUI charges, according to inmate data.

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.

El Dorado County DUI Accident Lawyers

It is rare for a pedestrian who has been struck by a car to recover quickly and go back to his or her life normally. Recognizing this, California’s personal injury law protects you if you have been hit by a car.

If the driver’s negligence caused the accident that left you with injuries, you might be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation. Some of the most common challenges facing victims after an accident like this are missed time at work, long recovery periods, and costly medical bills.

Our El Dorado County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law are influential, aggressive advocates for DUI accident victims. Drunk drivers must be held accountable for their egregious and dangerous behavior. DUI accident victims deserve justice. Our law firm is committed to helping injured victims maximize their compensation so that they can pay their medical bills and provide financial support to their families. If you or your loved one was injured in a drunk driving accident in California, please do not hesitate to contact our legal team for legal guidance.

Our personal injury lawyers from Arash Law are here to help you with your claim. Visit our offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, and San Diego for any inquiries and concerns. You may also contact us through our hotline (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our attorneys.