[07-24-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Pedestrian Man Dies After DUI Collision on Interstate 10

According to the California Highway Patrol, a man walking on the sidewalk was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by a suspected DUI driver on Interstate 10 Freeway in Fontana on July 24, 2022.

According to CHP, the crash occurred at about 11:49 p.m. on I-10 westbound, east of Sierra Avenue.

Initial reports indicated that a 2008 Buick was moving at an unknown speed.

Due to a previous solo vehicle crash on I-10 westbound at Sierra, the car struck an unidentified pedestrian who was crossing lanes.

The second collision caused the pedestrian to lose consciousness and be declared dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel.

A third vehicle then struck the first two vehicles in a chain reaction.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff Coroner’s Division identified the deceased as Adrian N., a 25-year-old Pomona resident.

The Buick’s driver was detained on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Officer A. Ray at the CHP San Bernardino Office at (909) 383-4247 as the incident is still being investigated.

Fatal DUI Crash Statistics

Any car accident can result in injuries or fatalities. However, there are numerous incidents every day, some of which result in less serious injuries and others in more severe ones. DUI collisions are more likely than other collisions to result in fatalities and serious injuries.

According to NHTSA estimates, 30 people die every day as a result of drunk driving accidents. In America, drunk drivers are to blame for 29% of all fatal traffic accidents.

In California, drunk driving accidents claimed the lives of more than 16,000 people between 2015 and 2016, according to the most recent statistics from the California Office of Traffic Safety.

Due to their impairment, drunk drivers occasionally have trouble seeing clearly and responding quickly to potentially dangerous situations. They don’t use the brakes as frequently as they ought to because they are traveling at high speeds and have a slow reaction time. Anyone or anything that gets in the way will suffer a lot.

DUI accident claims are made frequently in California. The California Department on Alcohol and Drug Programs reports that 10% to 12% of all injuries in car accidents are caused by alcohol. In addition, 35% of motorists detained for having a BAC above the legal limit are drivers aged 21 to 24.

DUI Victim Accident Lawyers in San Bernardino County

It is reckless to operate a vehicle while intoxicated. Everyone on the road is at risk when someone chooses to drive while intoxicated.

You should first consult an attorney at our law firm in order to avoid having a potentially damaging conversation with an insurance adjuster following a DUI accident.

The sole aim of insurance companies is to provide you with the least amount of compensation possible. If you accept an insurance company’s settlement offer, you’ll probably feel under pressure.

The San Bernardino DUI Accident Victim Lawyers at Arash Law will bargain with an insurance adjuster and present proof of the insured driver’s fault in order to reach a settlement.

A wrongful death lawyer from our firm will handle your wrongful death claim. To arrange a free, no-obligation case evaluation for a fatal auto accident, contact Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or via our online form.