[07-17-2022] Orange County, CA – Driver, Passenger, and Dog Killed in Fatal DUI Collision in Meadow Valley

According to Irvine Police Department, a driver, passenger, and a dog were killed in a fatal DUI two-car collision on Sunday, July 17, 2022.

According to the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) personnel, the collision happened at the Meadow Valley and Spring Valley intersection.

A Mini Cooper was engulfed in flames. Jack Varganagl, 20, of Irvine, was driving the other involved vehicle, a Volkswagen Golf.

According to OCFA, the driver, a passenger, and a dog were discovered dead inside the Mini Cooper.

Varganagl, on the other hand, was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the collision. He was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs.

The cause of the collision is still being investigated, but the speed and drugged driving appear to have played a role.

FATAL DUI ACCIDENT STATISTICS

It is extremely dangerous to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. They endanger themselves and other road users.

Those involved in drunk-driving accidents face long-term consequences. Since the 1970s, there has been a steady increase in drunk drivers in the United States.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 30 people die daily from drunk driving accidents. Impaired driving is responsible for one-quarter of all traffic deaths in the United States.

Drunk drivers were responsible for nearly a quarter of all traffic deaths in the United States in 2016. In 2016, drunk driving was responsible for one-seventh of all fatalities involving children under 14.

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), drunk driving-related accidents killed over 1,000 people in California last year. Drunk driving has resulted in at least thousands of deaths and serious injuries.

ORANGE COUNTY DUI ACCIDENT LAWYERS FOR VICTIMS

There should be no room for complacency when someone is injured or killed due to a drunk driver. Evidence from an accident victim should be collected and presented to the court to prove that a drunk driver was solely to blame.

For example, additional defendants could have been involved in a drunk driving accident. Anyone injured or killed in a DUI accident in California should investigate and weigh all of their legal options for restitution.

Arash Law’s Orange County DUI accident lawyers are dedicated to investigating all possible avenues for recouping damages for our clients. Those responsible for their actions must be held accountable and punished, as they should have known better than to drive while intoxicated.

The primary goal of Arash Law is to obtain the best possible compensation for medical expenses and family support.

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