[04-30-2023] Ventura County, CA – Two People Killed, Another Two Injured Following Suspected DUI Single-Car Crash in Oxnard

Two people were killed and two others injured following a suspected DUI single-car crash in Oxnard on Sunday night, April 30, 2023.

The Oxnard Police Department reports that the single-vehicle crash occurred shortly after 7:00 p.m. near the intersection of Arcturus Avenue and McWane Boulevard.

Authorities stated that the driver of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt was traveling west on McWane Boulevard when he suddenly lost control of his car and crashed into an electrical pole.

Firefighters used the jaws of life to extract all four males from the vehicle at the scene. Paramedics performed life-saving measures on two men, including the Cobalt’s driver. Both were later pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

The other two men were taken to Ventura County Medical Center and listed in stable condition.

Investigators believe speeding/reckless driving and alcohol were factors in the collision.

The authorities have not yet released any further information.

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What To Do After A DUI Accident

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• Maintain your calm and concentration.
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DUI Accident Statistics

In 2019, drunk driving claimed the lives of 10,142 people. DUI was responsible for 949 deaths in California that year, or 2.4 per 100,000 people.

The country’s death rate was 3.1% per 100,000 people.

Drunk driving is a leading cause of death in California, accounting for 26.3% of all fatalities. The national average is 28.1%.

Despite research that found fewer drunk driving fatalities and accidents in the 1980s, hundreds of drivers continue to endanger themselves, other drivers, and law enforcement every year.

In California, the legal blood alcohol content limit is 0.08. Drunk drivers endanger pedestrians and other drivers due to impaired judgment and reaction time.