[04-28-2022] Riverside County, CA – 32-Year-Old Woman Killed After a Suspected DUI Crash in Winchester

A 23-year-old man identified as Willie S. was arrested for DUI-related charges. It was determined that the suspect was under the influence of alcohol and arrested on suspicion of felony DUI causing injury.

He may face additional charges since the passenger of the Malibu later died at the hospital.

A Menifee woman died in a vehicle crash in Winchester late Thursday night, April 28, 2022.

According to the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s Bureau, the deadly crash occurred at 10:55 p.m. on Domenigoni Parkway, east of Patterson Avenue.

Sahtarria A., 32, was pronounced dead at 1:31 a.m. Friday at Wildomar’s Inland Valley Medical Center.

According to a preliminary California Highway Patrol report, the crash was caused by a 23-year-old Wildomar man in a Honda Civic who was DUI and driving westbound in eastbound lanes of Domenigoni Parkway when he smashed head-on into a Chevrolet Malibu driven by a 31-year-old Hemet man. Anderson was a front-seat passenger in the Malibu.

According to the CHP, all three people were sent to Inland Valley Medical Center in serious condition. Anderson did not survive her injuries.

There was no immediate update on the condition of the drivers. According to the CHP, the Honda driver will be arrested.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal DUI Crash Statistics

Driving while intoxicated (DUI) means that you are impaired by alcohol or drugs. Driving an automobile in the United States is illegal if you have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent or greater.

At a BAC of .08, the likelihood of a fatal crash increases dramatically, and all-important driving skills are affected, such as braking, steering, lane change, decision making, and response time.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, someone dies in a drunk driving accident every 45 minutes. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, it is America’s most common violent crime.

Approximately three out of every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some point in their lives.

Alcohol-impaired driving accidents claimed the lives of 10,497 persons in the United States in 2016. A DUI driver was responsible for 214 of the 1,233 road deaths involving children aged 0 to 14 years in the same year.

If a person is under the influence of drugs, whether prescription, over-the-counter or illicit, they can still be caught and prosecuted with DUI. According to a 2015 NHTSA research, substances other than alcohol were implicated in 16% of motor vehicle accidents.

Lawyers for Victims of DUI Accident in Riverside County

Wrongful death cases can’t undo your loss, but they are a good step in holding those responsible for the tragedy accountable. A Riverside County DUI victim accident lawyer from Arash Law will be able to help you get compensation for your funeral and medical expenses, as well as lost wages and pain and suffering.

When it comes to tragic car accidents, Arash Law is your best bet. Family members may be eligible for compensation for their loved one’s funeral costs, hospital bills, and other expenses. Many people’s lives are tragically altered when they lose their lives in car accidents.

We know how difficult it may be to deal with such difficult situations, so we do everything we can to suit our clients’ demands.

In the event of someone else’s negligence, our lawyers will fight for your rights and assist you in obtaining the compensation you are entitled to. To schedule a free, no-obligation case examination, call (888) 488-1391 or send an email to Arash Law today.