[07-07-2023] San Diego County, CA – Elderly Man Killed, Four Others Injured After Suspected DUI Multi-Vehicle Crash Along Jamacha Road

An 80-year-old man was killed, and four others were injured after a suspected DUI multi-vehicle crash in the Rancho San Diego area, San Diego County, on Friday afternoon, July 7, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the three-vehicle collision occurred around 4:35 p.m. at Cuyamaca College Drive West and Jamacha Road.

Authorities believe a black Honda Civic driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol when they ran a red light at the intersection of State Route 54 and Cuyamaca College Drive.

Officials said, based on the footage taken from the Tesla involved in the collision, the vehicle was trying to go straight while passing stopped traffic and moving through the right turn lane. The Honda Civic then struck a black Nissan and a white Tesla, both attempting to make a left turn into a shopping center.

CHP reported that the 80-year-old rear passenger of the Black Nissan died at the scene, the driver sustained unknown injuries, and the front passenger was transported to the hospital with severe injuries.

Officials added the driver of the Honda Civic sustained severe injuries, while the driver of the Tesla sustained minor injuries.

No further details were released, and anyone who witnessed the collision is encouraged to contact the authorities immediately. The investigation is ongoing.

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Drunk drivers frequently cause accidents that result in bodily injury and logistical, material, and psychological problems. After an accident, you must exercise extra caution to protect yourself and your loved ones. This checklist will help you handle its aftermath:

• It should be your top priority to get medical help. Also, check the condition of the other people involved.
• Inform the police about the collision. A police investigation will be conducted to determine whether the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Get essential details such as the driver’s name, contact details, license plate number, and insurance information.
• Take pictures of the accident scene, including the damaged vehicles and the victims’ injuries.
• You must report the accident to your insurance company and provide the necessary information regarding the accident.
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Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

In the US, drunk driving accidents cause the deaths of 32 people daily, or one every 45 minutes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2020, drunk drivers caused 11,654 traffic deaths, an increase of 14% from the previous year.

A study by the California DUI Management Information System found that between 2016 and 2017, there were 5.8% more fatal alcohol-related traffic accidents. Intoxicated drivers put everyone on the road at risk. Every year, drunk drivers waste approximately 2 billion gallons of fuel.

In California, 949 people died in 2019 due to drunk driving. This is 2.4 per 100,000 people, while the national rate is 3.1 per 100,000. Drunk driving was a factor in 28.1% of road fatalities in the US and 26.3% in California in 2014.