[04-23-2022] Sonoma County, CA – Two Women Injured in DUI Crash in Petaluma

Two unidentified women were injured, and one man under the influence was arrested when his vehicle rolled over and collided with a parked pickup truck in Petaluma early Saturday morning, April 23, 2022.

The police and firefighters from the Petaluma Fire Department responded to the incident at 4:34 a.m. in the 900 block of Western Avenue.

They found the driver, Miguel H., a 30-year-old Sonoma resident, and two female passengers once they arrived on the scene.

Hernandez explained that he and his female passengers were in a bar in Santa Rosa when they met a man he only knew as “Jose,” according to Hernandez.

According to Hernandez, Jose offered to drive them home because they were intoxicated and driving the vehicle at the time of the collision. According to Hernandez, Jose fled the scene of the collision before police arrived.

Hernandez and his two female passengers were the only ones in the vehicle, according to Ring camera surveillance footage obtained by Petaluma police officers in the neighborhood.

According to interviews with the passengers, Hernandez was driving at the time of the crash.

The collision caused minor injuries to both females, who were taken to Petaluma Valley Hospital for treatment by firefighters.

Hernandez failed several field sobriety tests administered by officers. According to a breath test, his blood alcohol content was one and a half times the legal limit.

He was charged with felony driving under the influence of alcohol, causing injury as well as giving officers false information.

He was arrested and taken to the Sonoma County Jail.

DUI Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to road hazards. They are the most at risk because they have no safeguards in place to protect them in the event of a major 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%.

An intoxicated driver had no obligation to yield the right of way to a helpless pedestrian in this instance. It is a crime to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. There are a lot of drunk driving accidents in the United States, which is unfortunate.

Approximately 30 people in the United States are killed each day by drunk driving accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In the United States, drunk driving is responsible for about 29% of all fatal car accidents. Of these drivers, 61% are found to be over the legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC).

Sonoma County DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims

It is extremely rare for a pedestrian who has been hit by a car to make a full recovery and return to normal activities. If you’ve been hit by a car, California’s personal injury law is there to protect you.

Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to sue for damages caused by the other driver’s negligence. There are a number of common difficulties that victims face after an accident like this, including long recovery periods and expensive medical bills.

Our Sonoma County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law are powerful and aggressive advocates for those who have been injured in a DUI accident. We must hold drunk drivers accountable for their egregious and dangerous 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. Please do not hesitate to contact our legal team if you or a loved one has been hurt as a result of a drunk driving accident in California.

Arash Law’s personal injury attorneys are ready to assist you with your legal claim. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, or San Diego. Contact us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.