[07-27-2023] Riverside County, CA – Three People in Critical Condition Following Two-Vehicle DUI Crash in Indio

Three people were in critical condition following a two-vehicle DUI crash in Indio on Thursday evening, July 27, 2023.

According to the Indio Police Department, the collision happened around 9:05 p.m. between Avenue 48 and Calhoun Street.

A Toyota pick-up truck driver struck a silver Honda occupied by three people who were all ejected from the vehicle.

The three occupants of the Honda were all transported to a local hospital in critical condition. They are currently in a serious but stable condition.

The Toyota driver was taken to a hospital and arrested on a possible DUI charge. The driver’s identity remains undisclosed.

Award-winning Drunk Driving Accident Victim Lawyers in Indio

After a DUI accident, it’s normal to feel irrational feelings like fear, anger, or distrust. The at-fault driver is responsible for covering the victim’s medical expenses following an accident. Injury victims may experience significant financial difficulty due to medical costs and lost pay.

Although it may be difficult to stop all drunk driving accidents, California law protects those injured in DUI accidents.

Our award-winning Indio drunk driving accident victim lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., will effectively represent you in these court proceedings. One of the biggest in California, our firm has recovered more than $750 Million for clients.

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What Should You Do After a DUI Accident?

Drunk drivers frequently cause accidents that result in bodily injury as well as 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.
• Please speak with our DUI accident lawyers. They’ll defend your rights and ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

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DUI Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk driving accidents cause the deaths of 32 people daily or one every 45 minutes in the US. 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.