[07-16-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – 1 Woman Killed, 4 Others Injured After Head-On Collision Involving Suspected DUI Driver in Van Nuys

A female passenger was killed, while four others were injured after a two-vehicle head-on collision involving a suspected DUI driver in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, on Sunday morning, July 16, 2023.

According to Los Angeles Police Department Sgt. Jeremy M., the incident occurred at Saticoy Street and Sepulveda Boulevard, near the San Diego Freeway, at around 3:45 a.m.

A white Mustang was traveling westbound on Saticoy Street at high speeds when it lost control and veered to the opposite lane, resulting in a head-on collision with a gray Audi. The occupants of the vehicles were trapped and had to be extricated by the first responders.

A 21-year-old female passenger in the Mustang was pronounced dead at the scene, while four other victims–an 11-year-old girl, a 30-year-old female, and two 21-year-old men–sustained severe injuries and were taken to a local hospital.

Fortunately, the four survivors are expected to survive. No details were released on their identities.

Drugs or alcohol may have been a contributing factor to the crash.

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Many emotions can be experienced after a DUI accident, such as fear, fury, and distrust. In the event of an accident, the at-fault driver is responsible for paying the victim’s medical bills. An injury victim may face severe financial hardship due to medical expenses and lost wages.

While it may be difficult to prevent all drunk driving accidents, California law protects those injured in them. In a free consultation with our legal team, we will evaluate your case, discuss the next steps, and examine anything affecting the settlement you can receive.

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What Should You Do After a DUI Accident?

Drunk driving accidents often result in physical and psychological, material, and logistical harm. You should exercise extra caution to protect yourself and your loved ones after an accident. You can handle its aftermath with the help of this checklist:

• 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.
• Please speak with our California drunk driving accident victim lawyers. They’ll defend your rights and ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

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Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that drunk driving accidents cause 32 deaths per day or one every 45 minutes. Drunk drivers caused 11,654 traffic deaths in 2020, an increase of 14% over the previous year.

According to the California DUI Management Information System, fatal alcohol-related traffic accidents increased by 5.8% between 2016 and 2017. All drivers on the road are at risk when an intoxicated driver is behind the wheel. The fuel consumed by drunk drivers each year is approximately 2 billion gallons.

Drunk driving caused 949 deaths in California in 2019. 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.