[06-21-2022] Orange County, CA – Motorcyclist Woman Killed in DUI Crash in Stanton

According to the authorities, A motorcyclist was killed in a crash, and another driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Stanton Tuesday night, June 21, 2022.

According to Orange County Sheriff Scott Steiner, the deadly collision occurred just after 9:30 p.m. on Beach Boulevard and Starr Street.

A man driving a pickup truck made a U-turn on Beach Boulevard southbound on Starr Street as a woman on a motorcycle was heading north on Beach Boulevard.

Steinle said that motorcyclists ride in the second lane from the left on the four-lane street.

There are no traffic lights at intersections.

The woman was taken to the hospital but eventually died, officials said. Officials withheld her identity until her relatives were notified.

Steiner said that the man, who sheriffs did not immediately identify, was arrested on suspicion of DUI causing bodily harm.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

It is extremely risky to drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. They endanger both themselves and other drivers on the road.

Accident victims involved in drunk driving must deal with long-term effects. Since the 1970s, the number of drunk driving incidents in the US has steadily increased.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drunk driving accidents claim the lives of 30 people on average each day. Driving while intoxicated is a factor in 25% of all traffic fatalities in the US.

Drunk drivers were to blame for almost a quarter of all traffic fatalities in the US in 2016. One-seventh of all fatalities involving children under 14 in 2016 were caused by drunk driving.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) reports that accidents involving drunk drivers resulted in more than 1,000 fatalities in California last year. At least tens of thousands of people have died or suffered serious injuries due to drunk driving.

Orange County DUI Accident Lawyers

There should be no room for complacency when a drunk driver causes injury or death. Evidence from the accident victim should be gathered and presented to the court to establish that a drunk driver was the only responsible party.

For instance, additional defendants might have been involved in a drunk driving accident. Any person who has suffered harm or lost a loved one in a California DUI accident ought to research and weigh all of their legal options for compensation.

Our Orange County DUI accident victims lawyers at Arash Law are committed to exploring every avenue for recovering damages for our clients. Those responsible for their actions must be held to account and punished, as they should have known better than to operate a motor vehicle while impaired.

Arash Law’s primary goal is to acquire the most favorable compensation possible for medical expenses and the support of family members.

If a drunk driver in California has injured you or a loved one, do not hesitate to contact our legal team. Please feel free to call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form if you have any questions or concerns.