[05-20-2022] Orange County, CA – One Man Killed, Another Critically Injured in Fatal DUI Crash on North Tustin Street and Taft Avenue

A man driving a Porsche was killed when another driver ran a red light and t-boned him in Orange County on Friday night, May 20, 2022.

A fatal collision occurred shortly before 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of North Tustin Street and Taft Avenue.

When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered that a black 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 was turning left onto southbound Tustin from Taft when a silver Kia Soul driver ran a red light and t-boned the Porsche.

The driver of the Porsche, who was only identified as a male adult, died as a result of his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, the Kia driver was airlifted to a local hospital in critical condition.

The circumstances surrounding the crash are still being investigated, but police believe the Kia driver was under the influence of drugs.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

Drunk drivers endanger themselves and others by getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. They put themselves and other motorists in danger.

An intoxicated driver could cause a serious injury or even death to you or a loved one. It’s unfortunate that the number of drunken driving accidents in the United States has risen so dramatically in recent years.

Every day in the United States, 30 people die as a result of alcohol-related vehicular accidents. Twenty-nine percent of all traffic deaths in the United States are caused by drivers who have used tobacco.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly a quarter of all traffic fatalities in the United States occurred as a result of drunk driving in 2016. In 2016, 214 children were killed by intoxicated drivers.

According to the Mothers Against Drunk Driving organization, more than 1,000 people were killed in California due to drunk-driving crashes in 2013. Tens of thousands of Americans have lost their lives or were seriously injured as a result of drunk driving.

Orange County DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims

We must now demand justice for the victims of drunk driving accidents. Victims of drunk driving accidents should seek and present evidence that the drunk driver is solely to blame for the collision.

As an example, additional defendants may be held partially or completely responsible for a drunk driving accident. Consider all of your options for compensation following a DUI accident in California, including the option to pursue legal action.

Our Orange County DUI accident lawyers will thoroughly investigate all compensation options for our clients. Those who drink and drive should face the consequences.

Arash Law places a high value on the financial security of its clients and their families.

If you or a loved one have been injured by a drunk driver in California, please contact us at (888) 488-1391. Use our phone number or fill out our online form to get in touch.