[05-30-2022] Fresno County, CA – Injuries Reported After a Suspected DUI Crash in Sanger

[05-30-2022] Fresno County, CA - Injuries Reported After a Suspected DUI Crash in SangerOne unidentified person was seriously injured following a major crash involving a suspected DUI driver in Sanger on Monday, May 30, 2022.

According to the initial reports from the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened in Greenwood and American Avenues.

A southbound GMC Acadia on the road when the driver failed to stop for a stop sign and crashed into a Jeep Liberty.

Due to the severity of the impact, the Jeep Liberty crashed into a power pole. Six people inside the GMC Acadia were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident which caused some of the occupants to be ejected from the vehicle.

At least one person was airlifted to an area hospital while four others were taken to an area hospital via ground ambulance.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. They will attempt to determine the factors and the liability in the crash.

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DUI Crash Statistics

Every day, over 30 Americans are killed as a result of drunk driving. Drunk driving is responsible for approximately 29 percent of all motor vehicle accident deaths in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 60% of these drivers have BACs of.08 or higher.

Drunk and drugged driving are serious problems in the United States, and California is no exception. In fact, more than 10% of the 10,874 people who died in the United States in 2017 as a result of drunk driving were killed in California.

In California, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Unfortunately, this does not deter some individuals from driving while impaired. In 2017, 123,548 people were arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in California alone.

If you ever find yourself on the road with a drunk driver, you can protect yourself by not driving at night when most people are drinking and by paying close attention to how other drivers behave around you.

Fresno County DUI Accident Victim Lawyers

Accidents involving drunk drivers are more likely to have catastrophic consequences, including death. If you or someone you know has been involved in a DUI car accident, do not hesitate to contact a DUI accident attorney.

Accidents caused by drunk drivers can leave their victims exhausted and stressed. You may benefit from working with a DUI accident lawyer if you find yourself in this position.

A thorough investigation of the relevant police reports and interviews with any witnesses willing to testify on your behalf are the first steps your lawyer will take to help you win your case. The investigators will conduct a legal investigation to determine who may be included in a drunken driving lawsuit.

DUI accident victims can rely on Arash Law’s aggressive Fresno County drunk driving accident victim attorneys. Our law firm is devoted to helping injured people get the compensation they need to cover their medical bills and support their families.

If you or a loved one has been hurt by a drunk driver in California, please contact our legal team for assistance. For a free initial consultation with one of our attorneys, call (888) 488-1391.

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