[08-05-2023] Tulare County, CA – 2 People Hospitalized After Three-Vehicle Head-On Collision Involving DUI Driver in Cutler

Two people were hospitalized following a DUI three-vehicle collision in Cutler, Tulare County, on Saturday evening, August 5, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on Highway 63 near Avenue 392, down the street from Lovell Continuation School, just before 11:30 p.m.

A suspected DUI driver was in the highway’s northbound lanes when he crossed over into the opposite side and crashed head-on with two vehicles.

A woman in the second vehicle sustained major injuries, while the suspected DUI driver also suffered major injuries. They were both taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Fortunately, the person in the first vehicle was unharmed, and both the woman and the suspect were expected to live through the ordeal.

No information was released regarding the identities of the people involved, pending an investigation.

Respected Drunk Driving Accident Victim Lawyers in Tulare County

Fear, anger, and distrust are common emotions following a DUI accident. Medical expenses for accident victims should be covered by the at-fault driver. Injury victims may experience significant financial hardships due to medical costs and lost wages.

Although DUI accidents are difficult to prevent, California law protects injured victims. Let our legal team evaluate your case, discuss the next steps to take, and examine any factors affecting a settlement for you.

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What Should You Do After a DUI Accident?

Besides causing bodily injuries, drunk drivers also cause logistical, material, and psychological problems. You and your loved ones must exercise extra caution following an accident. The following checklist will help you deal with its aftermath:

• Get medical help as soon as possible. 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.
• Report the accident to your insurance company and provide the necessary information regarding the accident.
• Speak with our DUI accident lawyers in California. 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), 32 people die every day as a result of drunk driving accidents, or one every 45 minutes. There were 11,654 traffic deaths caused by drunk drivers in 2020, an increase of 14% over the previous year.

The California DUI Management Information System reports that alcohol-related traffic accidents increased by 5.8% between 2016 and 2017. Intoxicated drivers pose a threat to all road users. Drunk drivers waste approximately 2 billion gallons of fuel every year.

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. The number of road fatalities caused by drunk driving in the US in 2014 was 28.1%, while the number of fatalities in California was 26.3%.