[05-26-2022] Sacramento County, CA – One Person Killed, One Child Injured in Fatal DUI Crash on Elise Avenue and Power Inn Road

According to the California Highway Patrol, a driver was killed, and a child passenger was injured in a fatal crash that involved a suspected DUI driver in Sacramento on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

The crash occurred on a Thursday morning on Elise Ave and Power Inn Road.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a male driver of a white pickup truck was speeding when he ran a red light and collided with an SUV at the intersection of Elise Avenue and Power Inn Road.

The SUV, which was carrying two passengers, flipped over as a result of the collision.

The SUV driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and the child passenger was taken to the hospital with injuries.

According to the CHP, the pickup driver fled on foot after good samaritans pulled him out of the vehicle.

The same Good Samaritans pursued him after he attempted to flee. They detained him and refused to let him leave until officers arrived.

CHP detained the driver after he was apprehended, and he is now being investigated for possible DUI and other charges.

The extent of the child’s and suspect’s injuries is unknown, and police have released no other information while they investigate the crash.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

Drivers under the influence of alcohol put themselves and others in danger when they get behind the wheel while impaired. They endanger not only themselves but also other motorists.

Accidents caused by intoxicated drivers can have serious, even fatal, consequences for those involved, whether you or a loved one. The number of drunken driving incidents in the United States has increased dramatically in recent years, which is regrettable.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 30 people are killed in drunk driving accidents in the United States every day. Almost a third of all traffic deaths in the United States are caused by drivers who are under the influence of tobacco.

According to NHTSA data, nearly a quarter of all US traffic deaths in 2016 were caused by alcohol-impaired driving accidents. – Each of the 214 children who were killed in traffic accidents in 2016 was killed by a drunk driver.

There were over 1,000 drunk driving-related fatalities in California in 2013, according to the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) organization. Drunk driving has been blamed for the deaths and serious injuries of tens of thousands of Americans.

Sacramento County DUI Accident Lawyer for Victims

Victims of drunk driving accidents must now step up and demand justice. Injured victims should gather and present evidence showing that the drunk driver is solely to blame for the collision in order to safeguard their legal and financial interests.

For example, in the case of a drunk driving accident, additional defendants may be held partially or completely liable. A thorough investigation and evaluation of all of your options for financial compensation following a California DUI accident are critical.

Our Sacramento County DUI accident lawyers will investigate all compensation options for victims of DUI accidents. Those who choose to drive after consuming alcohol should be held accountable.

The well-being of our clients and their families’ financial security are both top priorities of Arash Law.

Please contact our legal team at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys if a drunk driver in California has injured you or a loved one.