[08-06-2022] Glenn County, CA – Unidentified Man Injured After DUI Crash on Highway 64

According to the California Highway Patrol, a San Jose man was taken to the hospital after a DUI crash on County Road 64 Saturday, August 6, 2022.

According to the authorities, the crash occurred at about around 5:30 a.m. in the area of Highway 45, south of County Road 64.

According to the CHP, Oscar M., 46, who was driving, veered off the road and onto the east shoulder because he was so intoxicated. He then made a left turn to keep the 2003 GMC on the road.

According to the police, the car went down an embankment before coming to a stop in a ditch.

Mancilla’s injuries prevented him from exiting the car. He wasn’t using his seatbelt, according to the police.

According to a news release from the CHP, he was detained for DUI and taken to the hospital for treatment of a possible cut to his forehead, broken collarbone, and broken back.

DUI Accident Statistics

Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is extremely dangerous. They put themselves and other drivers in danger in addition to doing so.

Those involved in drunk driving accidents run the risk of suffering long-term and possibly life-altering effects. Since the late 1970s, the number of incidents involving drunk driving in the US has steadily increased.

According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 30 people die in accidents involving drunk drivers on average each day in the United States (NHTSA). Nearly 25% of all traffic-related fatalities in the US are caused by drunk driving.

Nearly 25% of all traffic fatalities in the US in 2016 were caused by drunk drivers. In 2016, drunk driving contributed to 17% of all fatalities involving young people under 14 years old.

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, collisions caused by drunk drivers resulted in more than 1,000 fatalities in California last year (MADD). Numerous serious injuries and fatalities have been caused by drunk driving.

Glenn County DUI Accident Lawyers

Any person who has been injured or killed by a drunk driver deserves assistance. Accident victims should gather and present evidence to back up their claims if a drunk driver is the only factor at fault.

For instance, additional defendants might be held liable for an accident caused by a drunk driver. All available financial compensation options for those who have been hurt or killed in a California DUI accident should be carefully researched and evaluated.

The Glenn County DUI accident attorneys at Arash Law will investigate every avenue for recovering damages for our client. They should be held accountable for their actions and penalized for drunk driving.

Arash Law’s main goal is to raise as much money as possible to cover family support and medical costs.

We kindly ask you to contact our legal team as soon as you can if a drunk driver injured you or a loved one in California. You can reach Arash Law by dialing (888) 488-1391 or submitting our online contact form.