[05-23-2022] Amador County, CA – Several People Injured Following DUI Crash in Lone

[05-23-2022] Amador County, CA - Several People Injured Following DUI Crash in IoneThe authorities identified 49-year-old Francisca D. as one of the victims of a head-on collision in Ione on Monday night, May 23, 2022.

The crash occurred around 11:08 p.m. on State Route 88 near Eggimm Lane.

According to preliminary investigation, a westbound vehicle swerved into the eastbound lanes and collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle.

Seven people were injured in the accident, according to the officers.

Francisca D., 49, a passenger in a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, was identified as one of the victims.

All passengers in both vehicles were said to be buckled up at the time of the collision.

Cassandra S. was apprehended and booked into the Amador County Jail for DWI. There are no other specifics provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

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DUI Accident Statistics

After taking drugs or drinking alcohol, it is extremely dangerous to get behind the wheel of a vehicle. They risked their own lives and the lives of other road users.

Victims injured or killed in an accident caused by a drunk driver may have long-term repercussions. The number of people in the United States who drink and drive has steadily increased since the late 1970s.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 30 people are killed every day in the United States as a result of drunk driving. A staggering one-quarter of all traffic fatalities in the United States result from drunk driving.

According to government estimates, drunk drivers were responsible for nearly one in four of all traffic-related deaths across the United States in 2016. In 2016, 17% of all children under the age of 14 died as a result of drinking and driving.

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, approximately 1,000 people were killed by drunk drivers in California last year. (MADD). More than tens of thousands of people have died or been seriously injured due to drunk driving.

Amador County DUI Accident Lawyers for Injured Victims

Every effort should be made to help the victim and their family in the event of an accident caused by an intoxicated driver. To establish that a drunk driver was the sole cause of an accident, those who were injured in one must collect and present evidence.

Some of the defendants may have been involved in a drunk driving incident. All possible avenues of financial compensation for a California DUI accident victim’s injuries or death should be examined and evaluated as soon as possible.

Our Amador County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law will investigate all available avenues of compensation for your damages if you or a loved one has been injured in a DUI accident. People who drink and drive should face the consequences of their actions and be held accountable.

Clients’ families are Arash Law’s top priority. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our skilled attorneys.

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