[05-08-2022] Napa County, CA – Two People Injured in DUI Crash Near Calistoga

According to a California Highway Patrol press release, two people were injured in a DUI crash near Calistoga on Monday, May 8, 2022.

The crash occurred at about 8:00 p.m. on southbound State Route 29, north of Tubbs Lane.

According to the press release, Sergio L., the car driver, a 2016 Ford F650, reportedly ran off the road and collided with a barrier.

One of Lemus’ two passengers, who were both San Francisco residents, was seriously injured in the collision.

The passenger who suffered a serious injury was taken to Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa by ambulance for treatment.

Lemus was arrested at around 9:00 p.m. for felony driving under the influence and causing great bodily harm and a misdemeanor charge of driving without a license.

DUI Accident Statistics

When crossing the street, pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to traffic-related injuries and deaths. Because they lack safeguards in the event of a catastrophic accident, they are the most vulnerable.

There has been a significant rise in pedestrian deaths in the United States over the past few years. Pedestrian deaths rose by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths fell by 14% during the same period.

In this case, a drunk driver was unable to give the right of way to an innocent pedestrian. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a criminal offense. In the United States, drunk driving accidents occur on a regular basis.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 30 Americans are killed every day in drunk driving accidents. Approximately 29 percent of all motor vehicle accident deaths in the United States are caused by drunk driving. Sixty-one percent of these motorists were found to have blood alcohol levels above the legal limit (BAC).

Napa County DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims

Pedestrians who have been hit by a car and injured are extremely unlikely to make a full recovery and resume their normal lives. Personal injury law firms in California take this into consideration and protects you if you’ve been struck by a vehicle.

If you were injured because of the driver’s carelessness, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. Long recovery periods, high medical bills, and time away from work are just some of the challenges victims face after an incident like this.

Our Napa County DUI accident victim lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to aggressively defend your rights and recover the compensation you deserve. There should be no tolerance for drunk driving on the road. Reimbursement for the losses suffered by victims of DUI accidents is warranted. This is why our firm is dedicated to maximizing compensation for our clients’ medical bills and making sure they have enough money to take care of themselves and their loved ones.

You or a loved one can contact our legal team at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation if you or they have been hurt in a California drunk driving accident.