[05-28-2022] Marin County, CA – One Person Injured in DUI Crash on Tomales Petaluma Road

The authorities have identified David G. as the victim of a DUI crash in Marin County on Saturday night, May 28, 2022.

The crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Tomales Petaluma Road, west of Twin Bridge Road.

According to the preliminary investigation, a westbound Honda SUV crossed the double yellow lane and collided with an eastbound BMW motorcycle.

When emergency crews arrived, Goodman was airlifted to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with major injuries.

The Honda driver identified as 27-year-old Robert L. Jr., was taken to Petaluma Valley Hospital with minor injuries.

Later, the Honda driver was apprehended and booked into the Marin County Jail.

He is currently facing charges of driving while intoxicated and causing serious bodily harm.

Authorities confirmed that the suspect had been released from custody and that he could not be reached at this time.

DUI Accident Statistics

It is extremely dangerous to drive a vehicle after having consumed drugs or alcohol. They put other road users and themselves in danger.

The long-term consequences of drunk driving accidents can be devastating for those involved. Since the late 1970s, the number of drunken driving accidents in the United States has steadily increased.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a staggering 30 people are killed every day in the United States as a result of drunk driving. It is estimated that in the United States, nearly a quarter of all traffic deaths are caused by alcohol-impaired driving.

It is estimated that nearly one-fourth of all traffic-related deaths in the United States were attributed to drunk drivers in 2016. Drinking and driving was to blame for the deaths of 17% of all children under the age of 14 in 2016.

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), More than 1,000 people in California were killed in drunk driving accidents in the past. Tens of thousands of people have been killed or seriously injured as a result of drunk driving.

Marin County DUI Accident Lawyer for Injured Victims

When someone is injured or killed as a result of a drunk driver, everyone should do what they can to help. A drunk driver’s victim should gather and present evidence to prove that the drunk driver was solely responsible for the accident at hand.

It’s possible that some of the defendants were victims of intoxicated drivers. There must be an evaluation of all possible avenues for monetary damages following a California DUI accident.

Our Marin County DUI accident victim lawyers at Arash Law will look into all possible avenues of compensation for our clients’ damages, including insurance claims. There should be consequences for people who drink and drive, and they should be held accountable for their actions.

Arash Law’s primary goal is to help families with medical bills and other financial obligations. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys.