[08-07-2022] San Diego County, CA – Four People Hospitalized After Suspected DUI Crash On State Route 67

According to the California Highway Patrol, one passenger was severely hurt, and three others were injured in a DUI crash in Lakeside Sunday, August 7, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 11:25 p.m. at state Route 67 and Mapleview Street intersection.

A Toyota 4-Runner driven by a 51-year-old man made a U-turn at the intersection of Mapleview Street and state Route 67, continued south in the northbound lanes of SR-67, and collided with a Toyota Highlander driven by a 23-year-old man and his two passengers.

According to Officer Travis Garrow, all of the passengers in both vehicles were restrained, but the collision still resulted in injuries for all parties involved.

The 29-year-old passenger and the driver were both taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego with light to moderate wounds. Major wounds were present when the 18-year-old was taken to Scripps Mercy Hospital.

The 51-year-old driver, who had sustained minor injuries, was also taken to the hospital. On suspicion of DUI, he is.

Two men, one 18-years-old from Ramona and the other 29-years-old from Victorville, were on board.

DUI Accident Statistics

A fundamental human right is the safety of the roads. Others’ lives are in danger because of drunk drivers. The country has strict laws to lower the number of drunk driving incidents.

It is negligent in operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Any driver who decides to get behind the wheel after drinking puts everyone on the road in danger of harm or death.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 10,000 people die in drunk driving collisions yearly. Alcohol or other drugs are responsible for about 18% of fatal car accidents.

Every year, over 2,000 people are fatally injured, and over 30,000 are seriously injured in car accidents involving alcohol or drugs in California. The blood alcohol content (BAC) standards used by the state to define DUI and DWI (driving while intoxicated) vary depending on the driver’s age and the type of vehicle being operated.

Drunk drivers frequently have trouble seeing, making wise choices, and reacting properly in hazardous situations. Along California’s most hazardous roads, drunk drivers pose an even greater threat to public safety due to their diminished senses and mental state as they navigate these dangerous road obstacles.

San Diego County DUI Accident Victims Lawyers

It is uncommon for a pedestrian hit by a car to recover quickly and resume living a normal life. Because of this, if you have been struck by a car in California, you are protected by the personal injury law.

If the driver’s carelessness led to the collision that injured you, you might be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to seek damages. Missed workdays, extended recovery times, and high medical costs are some of the problems victims of accidents like this frequently encounter.

At Arash Law, our San Diego County DUI accident lawyers are powerful, tenacious advocates for DUI accident victims. Drunk drivers need to be held responsible for their heinous and hazardous actions. Victims of DUI accidents deserve justice.

Our law firm is dedicated to assisting injured people in receiving the maximum compensation possible to cover their medical expenses and support their families. Please do not hesitate to contact our legal team if you or a loved one was hurt in a drunk driving accident in California or if you need legal advice.

Arash Law’s lawyers are available to assist you with your claim. For any questions or concerns, contact one of our offices in Merced, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Orange County, or San Diego. For a free consultation with one of our attorneys, you can also call our hotline at (888) 488-1391.