[05-03-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Fatal DUI Crash in Long Beach Results in One Death

An unidentified 53-year-old man from Compton was killed after a fatal traffic crash involving a suspected DUI driver near Coyote Creek on Tuesday evening, May 3, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 6:20 p.m. in the area of Willow Street near Coyote Street in Long Beach.

An SUV was traveling at high speeds on Willow Street when it rear-ended a 1995 GMC Yukon driven by the 53-year-old Compton man.

Due to the severity of the impact, the Yukon driver lost control of his vehicle and veered off the roadway, overturning before coming to a rest in a flood-control channel.

The GMC driver was unfortunately killed in the crash. He was initially rushed to an area hospital and later pronounced dead.

Authorities later determined that the SUV driver was under the influence at the crash. He was identified as 66-year-old Bryan G. The SUV driver was booked on suspicion of DUI and gross voluntary manslaughter. His bail was set at $100,000.

An active investigation of the collision is currently underway.

Fatal DUI Crash Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving kills more than 10,000 people per year.

Every 52 minutes, a person is killed by a drunk driver in the United States. More than one million people in the United States were arrested for driving under the influence in 2019 alone, with more than 10,000 people dying in drunk driving incidents. One-third of traffic fatalities are the result of drunk driving.

Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is unlawful in California. People still get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol, unfortunately.

One hundred twenty-three thousand five hundred and forty-eight Californians were arrested in 2017 on suspicion of DUI. Alcohol-related collisions resulted in 26,967 injuries and 1,294 deaths during that year.

Accidents involving drunk drivers tend to be worse than those involving other drivers because their reaction times and judgment are impaired.

Los Angeles County DUI Accident Victim Lawyers

Everyone fears losing a family member, but it’s especially heartbreaking when a loved one dies due to someone else’s carelessness. It can be especially frustrating when you lose your loved one because of an irresponsible drunk driver.

After a DUI accident, it might not be easy to know where to turn for support. However, how can you collect the compensation you need to recuperate from your injuries if the driver has already been arrested?

In addition to the high cost of treatment, people who have been involved in a DUI accident typically have to deal with lost income, reduced potential earnings, and damage to their vehicles and other property. It is very common for drunk-driving collision victims to experience severe pain, suffering, and emotional distress.

You may be able to recoup some or all of these costs if you file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver. Starting with a free consultation, Arash Law’s Los Angeles County drunk driving accident victim lawyer can educate you on your legal rights and choices for pursuing a claim.

Attorneys at (888) 488-1391 are available to answer your questions regarding your deadly vehicle accident lawsuit for free and without any obligation.