[07-08-2021] Placer County, CA – Woman Hurt Following a Road Rage Shooting in Lincoln

An unidentified woman was injured after a road rage shooting incident in Lincoln on July 8, 2021.

Deputies reportedly found the victim standing next to her vehicle along Athens Avenue with a gunshot wound on her leg.

The woman told authorities that she had been involved in a road rage incident with another driver. The woman was immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Authorities were able to locate and identify the suspect on the following day. He was identified as 22-year-old Andre L. Authorities found a loaded Glock 27 in the suspect’s vehicle and approximately 90 bullets.

He was arrested and is facing charges of discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle and assault with a firearm.

Road Rage Statistics

Drivers who drive aggressively or carelessly endanger the lives of others. Innocent people should not have to suffer due to others’ reckless driving. Sadly, over 30 individuals have died due to instances that began with road rage across the country.

Since 2007, the American Automobile Association (AAA) has connected driver aggressiveness to over 12,500 injuries in 10,000 car accidents. The majority of fatalities caused by road rage have been regarded as intentional killings.

According to the Insurance Information Institute (iii), approximately 80% of drivers reported experiencing significant hostility, violence, or road rage while driving in 2019.

Road rage was to blame for approximately one out of every three accidents—drivers who drive recklessly or irresponsibly threaten the lives of others unnecessarily.

Personal Injury Lawyers for Victims in Tulare County

Road rage can have serious ramifications. It is preferable to retain a clear head and be calm while driving. Unfortunately, some drivers cannot regulate their emotions, which can lead to serious accidents.

If a loved one was killed in a deadly road rage accident, you have the legal right to hold the culprit accountable for their actions. A wrongful death claim must be filed within two years of the date of the accident.

Attorneys are also well-versed in the strategies used by insurance companies to reduce your compensation. Your attorney can help you protect against insurance companies’ deception to prevent being reimbursed unfairly.

Following the death of a loved one in an automobile accident, our caring and skilled Placer County wrongful death lawyers are here to help. Clients like you have profited from Arash Law’s previous client recovery of more than $500 million. Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online contact form to schedule your free, no-obligation fatal vehicle accident case evaluation.