[04-22-2023] Marin County, CA – One Killed, Another Suffered Major Injuries After Suspected DUI Wrong-Way Crash in San Rafael

One person was killed, and another was seriously injured in a suspected DUI wrong-way crash in San Rafael early Saturday morning, April 22, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the pickup truck collided head-on with a black 2011 BMW sedan around 3:30 a.m.

The red 2018 Nissan pickup truck was reportedly driving northbound on southbound 101 near the Interstate 580 interchange.

Fire officials pronounced the pickup’s driver, a 22-year-old Santa Rosa resident, dead at the scene after he sustained major injuries.

Authorities say the 30-year-old BMW driver was taken to Marin General Hospital with serious injuries.

The authorities have not yet released any further information.

Reliable Marin County DUI Accident Victim Lawyers

California’s legal system exists to assist victims of drunk driving accidents. If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident caused by an intoxicated driver and need assistance filing an insurance claim, please contact us.

During this free consultation, one of our attorneys 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

As a victim, it’s important to remember that insurance companies are never on your side, and their primary concern is financial security.

The insurance industry spends a lot of money training employees to prioritize customer satisfaction. After a severe accident that a drunk driver caused, the insurance company might contact you. Do not fear. You can’t trust them because they aren’t seeking your best interests. Our DUI accident attorneys in California have compiled these top five tips for negotiating with insurance companies following a DUI accident.

• Never take responsibility.
• Do not issue a proclamation.
• Don’t rush into a settlement.
• Sign no documents.
• Contact an experienced California drunk driving accident lawyer.

DUI Accident Statistics

In 2019, there were 10,142 fatalities as a result of drunk driving. DUI was responsible for 949 deaths in California that year, or 2.4 deaths per 100,000 people. There were 3.1 fatalities per 100,000 people in the United States.

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

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

In California, being drunk while driving is illegal 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.