[06-11-2022] Sonoma County, CA – DUI Crash Involving Multiple Vehicles on Kentucky Street Injures One Pedestrian

According to Petaluma police, a reckless driver struck a pedestrian, then crashed into a vehicle, a pole, and a tree, punching a witness and kicking a police officer in Sonoma County on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

The crash occurred at 11:09 p.m. at the intersection of Kentucky and Washington streets for a traffic collision.

The driver of the vehicle in which the man was struck attempted to flee the scene and collided with two other vehicles.

After they sorted out the mess, police discovered that Evan W., 22, was driving a grey BMW northbound, approaching the crosswalk in the 100 block of Main Street.

According to police, Weise accelerated quickly and collided with a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the street in the crosswalk.

Authorities suspect that Weise continued northbound on Kentucky, collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Washington, and then veered off the road, colliding with a pole and a tree.

According to police, the vehicle Weise collided with fled the scene, causing a collision with two other uninvolved vehicles on Washington. Witnesses allegedly tried to help Weise, but he allegedly returned the favor by punching one of them.

Officers then attempted to take Weiss into custody and were unsurprised when he refused. He was arrested and placed in a restraint device after allegedly kicking an officer.

Weise, according to police, was under the influence of drugs, according to a statement released Sunday morning.

According to police, he was taken to the hospital, as was the pedestrian, who had non-life-threatening injuries.

Weiss was arrested at the Sonoma County Jail on suspicion of DUI causing an injury, hit and run causing an injury, battery, and assault on a police officer after being medically cleared at the hospital.

DUI Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are especially at risk from road hazards. It’s because they have no safeguards in place that they are the most susceptible.

The number of pedestrian deaths in the United States has increased significantly over the past few years. Pedestrian deaths rose by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while traffic-related deaths fell by 14%.

This drunk driver had a legal obligation to help the pedestrian while driving under the influence of alcohol, but he chose not to follow through. Operating a motor vehicle after consuming drugs or alcohol is a criminal offense. There are a lot of drunk-driving accidents in the United States, which is unfortunate.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk-driving accidents claim the lives of about 30 people every day. Drunk drivers cause nearly a third of fatal car accidents in the United States. 60% of these drivers were found to be above the legal limit in their blood alcohol content (BAC).

Sonoma County DUI Accident Lawyers for Injured Victims

It is extremely rare for a pedestrian who has been hit by a car to make a full recovery and return to their regular activities. As a victim of a car accident in California, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries.

Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to sue for damages caused by the other driver’s negligence. An accident like this can cause a wide range of problems, including long recovery times and high medical bills.

Our Sonoma County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to fight for the rights of those who have been injured in an accident because of a drunk driver’s negligence. The reckless and deadly actions of drunk drivers must be held accountable. Those who have been injured in DUI accidents should be compensated. A law firm’s mission is to help injured people get the money they need to pay their medical bills and maintain their families.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a California drunk driving accident, our legal team is here to help. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or complete our online intake form to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys.