[06-11-2022] San Joaquin County, CA – Community Assistant Fire Chief Killed in Suspected DUI Crash on Mariposa Road

According to the authorities, an assistant fire chief with the Collegeville Fire District in San Joaquin County was killed in a high-speed suspected DUI crash Saturday, June 11, 2022.

According to the CHP, the fatal crash transpired at around 9:15 p.m. on Jack Tone Road, north of Mariposa Road.

The California Highway Patrol confirmed that Kurt P. died in the head-on collision last Saturday.

Several witnesses told CHP that the suspected DUI driver from Ripon was speeding at over 100 mph and crossing double yellow lines while passing several vehicles.

According to the CHP, the 20-year-old collided head-on with Pettitt’s vehicle.

Pettitt, his passenger, and their two dogs were all thrown out of the vehicle. According to authorities, Pettitt was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. With moderate injuries, the passenger was rushed to the hospital.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the 20-year-old driver was arrested.

The cause of the collision is still unknown.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

When driving while intoxicated, drunk drivers endanger not only themselves but also those around them. They put themselves and other drivers in danger.

If you or a loved one is involved in an accident caused by an intoxicated driver, the consequences can be devastating. Sadly, the number of drunken-driving incidents in the United States has risen significantly in recent years, which is unfortunate.

In the United States, 30 people are killed in drunk driving accidents every day, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Drivers under the influence of tobacco cause one-third of all traffic deaths in the United States.

Alcohol-impaired driving accidents accounted for nearly a quarter of all US traffic deaths in 2016. A drunk driver was responsible for the death of each of the 214 children who were killed in traffic accidents in 2016.

According to the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) organization, more than 1,000 DUI-related deaths in California were in 2013. Tens of thousands of Americans have lost their lives or were seriously injured due to drunk driving.

San Joaquin County DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims

Victims of drunk driving accidents must now step up and demand justice. To protect their legal and financial interests, injured victims should gather and present evidence that the drunk driver was the sole cause of the collision.

There may be more than one person to blame for an accident caused by a driver under the influence of alcohol. Following a DUI accident, a thorough investigation and evaluation of your options for financial compensation are essential.

Our San Joaquin County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law will investigate all compensation options for victims of DUI accidents. Intoxicated drivers should be held responsible for their actions.

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

If a drunk driver in California has injured you or a loved one, 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.