[05-08-2022] Alameda County, CA – Sheriff’s Deputy Injured After a Suspected DUI Crash in Oakland

An unidentified Sheriff’s Deputy was injured following a traffic crash involving a suspected DUI driver in Oakland on early Sunday morning, May 8, 2022.

The traffic accident occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. in the area of 16th Avenue and Foothill in Oakland.

An unidentified driver ran a red light and was traveling at high speeds before crashing into the deputy officer’s vehicle.

The officer sustained unspecified injuries and immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, officers determined that the other driver was under the influence at the time of the crash.

The other driver was then taken into custody and arrested on DUI-related charges. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the accident.

DUI Crash Statistics

Road safety is a fundamental human right. Drunk drivers jeopardize the lives of others. Strict laws are in place across the country to reduce drunk driving cases.

Driving while intoxicated is a negligent act. Any driver who becomes intoxicated and chooses to drive puts all other drivers on the road in danger of injury or death.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 10,000 people are killed in DUI accidents. Approximately 18% of fatal car accidents are caused by alcohol or other drugs.

Over 30,000 Californians are seriously injured, and over 2,000 people are killed in alcohol and drug-related car accidents every year. The state’s blood alcohol content (BAC) criteria for DUI and DWI (driving while intoxicated) differ depending on the driver’s age and whether the vehicle is private or commercial.

Drunk drivers frequently struggle to see, make sound decisions, and respond appropriately in dangerous situations. Driving drivers’ impaired senses and mental state while navigating these hazardous road obstacles make a drunk driver an even greater danger and risk to the public’s safety along California’s most dangerous roadways.

Alameda County DUI Accident Victim Lawyers

Sometimes known as “driving while intoxicated,” DUI is a common cause of car accidents in California and across the country. Anyone who has been the victim of a drunk driving accident in Alameda County will need the assistance of an Alameda County DUI accident victim attorney from Arash Law if they want to protect their legal rights and get fair compensation.

Getting hurt in an accident because of someone else’s carelessness or criminality can profoundly affect your life. Work or even caring for oneself may become impossible. Medical fees can easily pile up on top of your regular monthly expenses.

It is possible to receive compensation for lost wages and medical expenses, emotional and psychological pain and suffering in the event of a DUI accident that results in an injury or death of the victim. Your claim can be filed swiftly and easily with the help of our California DUI lawyers.

Do not hesitate to contact our legal team if you or a loved one has been injured in a California drunk driving accident. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, please call (888) 488-1391.