[05-29-2022] Lake County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly DUI Crash on Westlake Road

A 28-year-old woman identified as Amy Maurie W.A. was killed following a deadly DUI crash on Westlake Road on early Sunday morning, May 29, 2022.

The fatal traffic accident happened at approximately 12:50 a.m. on Westlake Road from the NIce-Lucerne Cutoff.

A northbound 2017 Honda was traveling on Westlake Road when the driver made an unsafe turn which resulted in the vehicle veering off the road and crashing down a grassy embankment.

The Honda then struck a driveway and a wire fence at the bottom of an embankment. A passenger inside the Honda was killed in the mishap.

Authorities later determined that the Honda driver was under the influence at the time of the crash. The driver was identified as 27-year-old Adryan J. S. and he was arrested for DUI-related charges.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Fatal DUI Crash Statistics

One of the most dangerous things you can do behind the wheel is drive drunk or high on drugs. They could endanger not only their own lives but also the lives of other drivers.

Even though laws have gotten stricter, the number of fatal DUI accidents in the United States has gone up over the past few years.

The NHTSA says that about 30 people die every day in car accidents caused by drunk drivers. 29 percent of all traffic deaths in the United States are caused by drunk drivers.

In 2016, 10,497 people died in accidents caused by drunk drivers across the country. In the same year, 214 of the 1,233 traffic deaths of children ages 0 to 14 were caused by a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

According to statistics put together by MADD, more than 1,000 people died in accidents caused by drunk driving in 2017. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). Because of drunk driving, tens of thousands of people have been hurt badly or had their lives changed because of stress and injuries.

The best thing you can do to protect yourself from drunk drivers is to wear your seatbelt correctly. Even though you can’t do much to avoid drunk drivers, it’s been shown that wearing a seatbelt makes it less likely that a crash will kill you.

Lake County DUI Accident Victim Lawyers

When a loved one is killed in a fatal DUI accident, the victim’s family is deeply affected. Their lives may be permanently altered as a result of the trauma and grief they have endured. They could still seek compensation and justice if their loved ones were killed in the accident.

In wrongful-death lawsuits, it is common to sue the person who caused the untimely death and financial loss. Funeral and burial expenses, as well as the victim’s lost wages from the time of the accident until their anticipated retirement date, may all be included in these losses.

Arash Law is proud to vigorously represent the families of the victims. In any legal proceedings, our firm does not represent either the Defendant or the Insurance Company. To protect our clients’ rights, we use our skills, knowledge, and legal experience.

The sudden and unexpected death of a loved one, among other things, can be extremely confusing for the victim’s family. During this difficult time, you should not have to worry about getting lost in the maze of wrongful death laws. Arash Law’s Lake County DUI Accident Victim Attorneys can handle your legal matters. To schedule a free, no-obligation case evaluation for a fatal vehicle accident, call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or contact us online.