[05-15-2023] Napa County, CA – At Least One Person Possibly Injured After DUI Hit-And-Run Crash at Trower Ave. & Klamath Way

At least one person was possibly injured after a DUI hit-and-run crash in Napa late Monday afternoon, May 15, 2023.

According to Sgt. Keri Sedgley of the Napa Police Department, officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of a two-vehicle hit-and-run collision at Trower Avenue and Klamath Way just after 5:00 p.m.

A witness reportedly followed the 36-year-old male driver, Scott R., from Fairfield, as he got out of his Nissan Altima and walked toward Sequoia Street.

Roberts returned to the scene, where police detained him on a felony allegation of DUI causing injury. Napa County booked the DUI driver on a $100,000 bail.

The driver of the other car complained of neck pain after the collision.

Further details regarding the crash were not immediately available.

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What Should You Do After a DUI Accident?

DUI collisions can result in physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial difficulties. In the event of an accident, it’s essential to prioritize your rights, safety, and health by taking appropriate measures to protect yourself. Here are the steps to deal with the aftermath effectively.

• You must check your body for injuries and seek medical attention immediately. Assess the state or situation of the other individuals involved.
• Report the collision to the authorities. The officers will investigate to determine if the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Obtain the name, contact information, license plate number, and insurance information of the driver at fault.
• It is helpful to take photos of the accident scene, including the damaged vehicles and any injuries sustained by you or others involved.
• Inform your insurance company about the accident and provide them with all the necessary details.
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DUI Accident Statistics

According to NHTSA, drunk driving accidents in the United States claim the lives of around 37 individuals daily, which equates to one fatality every 39 minutes. In 2020, drunk driving was responsible for 11,654 traffic fatalities, a 14% rise from the previous year.

According to the California DUI Management Information System study, there was a 5.8% increase in fatal alcohol-related collisions from 2016 to 2017. Driving under the influence of alcohol poses a significant threat to the driver and other individuals on the road. Drunk drivers cause yearly environmental damage by wasting two billion gallons of fuel.

The United States had 10,142 drunk driving fatalities in 2019, of which 949 occurred in California. The state has a rate of 2.4 per 100,000 residents, compared to 3.1 nationally. Over 28.1% of traffic deaths in the United States and 26.3% in California were caused by drunk driving in 2014.