[05-07-2023] Ventura County, CA – Driver Injured After Suspected Reckless DUI Crash Along 101 Freeway

A driver was injured after a suspected reckless DUI crash along the 101 Freeway, Ventura County, early Sunday morning, May 07, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the reckless crash happened around 2:00 a.m. along the southbound 101 Freeway near Highway 33.

Adrian G., a 22-year-old Mitsubishi Galant driver, traveled the wrong way in the southbound lane. CHP officers tried to stop the vehicle, but it continued to speed along, hitting a CHP vehicle and causing a Toyota Avalon to veer and crash.

The Toyota driver sustained minor injuries, while Garcia was eventually stopped and arrested. The number of people involved or the extent of injuries have not yet been determined.

Garcia was taken to the Ventura County Main Jail and charged with DUI causing injury, drunk driving, and driving into oncoming traffic.

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It is common for those injured in DUI-related accidents to feel frustrated, fearful, or doubtful. In a collision, the driver at fault is legally responsible for your injuries. Injured parties may face severe financial difficulties due to medical expenses and lost wages.

Although it may be difficult to stop all drunk driving accidents, California law protects those injured in DUI accidents.

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What Should You Do After a DUI Accident?

In addition to physical harm, drunk driving accidents can cause emotional distress and financial problems. You must take every precaution to ensure your safety and well-being after an incident like this one. This checklist will give you tips on handling its aftermath:

• It should be your top priority to get medical help. Also, check the condition of other people involved.
• Inform the police about the collision. The authorities will investigate to confirm if the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol or not.
• Get essential details such as the driver’s name, contact details, license plate number, and insurance information.
• Take pictures of the accident scene, including the damaged vehicles and the victims’ injuries.
• You must report the accident to your insurance provider and recount the necessary information regarding the accident.
• Please speak with our DUI accident attorneys. They’ll defend your rights and ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

DUI Accident Statistics

In the US, drunk driving accidents cause the deaths of 32 people every day, or one every 45 minutes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2020, drunk drivers caused 11,654 traffic deaths, an increase of 14% from the previous year.

According to a study by the California DUI Management Information System, the number of fatal collisions caused by alcohol increased by 5.8% between 2016 and 2017. Driving while intoxicated poses severe risks to both drivers and other road users. Additionally, drunk drivers waste about two billion gallons of fuel annually, harming the environment.

California alone had 949 drunk driving deaths in 2019, representing a rate of 2.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 per 100,000 nationwide. In 2014, drunk driving accounted for 26.3% of all traffic fatalities in California and 28.1% in the United States.