[08-09-2022] Orange County, CA – Bicyclist Killed in DUI Fatal Crash In Huntington Beach

According to the Huntington Beach Police Department, a 70-year-old woman was accused of killing a bicyclist while driving a car under the influence in Huntington Beach Tuesday, August 9, 2022.

The crash occurred at around 6:00 p.m. on Pacific Coast Highway, north of Admiralty Drive, where they learned a black SUV had struck a bicycle.

The authorities had stated that the SUV was traveling southbound on the highway when it collided with the bicyclist traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Pacific Coast Highway.

According to the authorities, the injured cyclist passed away despite being taken to a nearby hospital after the incident.

Authorities were able to determine that the person behind the wheel of the SUV was a resident of Huntington Beach named Barbara Front. The front remained at the scene after the crash and was subsequently taken into custody.

The Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team from the department is currently looking into the crash as part of their ongoing investigation into the collision. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or the events that led up to it was asked to contact HBPD Traffic Investigator J. Rounds at 714-536-5670.

DUI Crash Statistics

One of the riskiest activities you can engage in while operating a vehicle is driving while intoxicated. They might put their own lives in danger, but they might also endanger those of other drivers.

Unfortunately, despite stricter laws, fatal DUI accidents have increased in frequency in recent years in the United States.

Around 30 Americans per day die in drunk driving accidents. Unbelievably, drunk drivers are responsible for 29% of all traffic-related deaths in the US.

10,497 people in the United States lost their lives in alcohol-related traffic accidents in 2016. Drunk drivers in the same year caused 214 of the 1,233 traffic fatalities involving children ages 0 to 14.

More than 1,000 people passed away in 2017 as a result of accidents related to drunk driving, according to MADD statistics. Parents Against Drunk Driving Many more people have experienced stress-related injuries and severe, even life-altering injuries resulting from drunk driving.

A drunk driver’s impaired cognition makes it more likely that they will make critical mistakes on the road. A driver’s judgment and ability to see the road may be affected by alcohol. Intoxicated drivers may not be able to respond or react quickly enough because alcohol slows reflexes.

Orange County DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims

The loss of a family member in a DUI accident can be tragic and upsetting. After a loved one dies, many insurance companies might attempt to exploit the survivors financially.

The knowledgeable Orange County DUI accident victim attorneys at Arash Law can assist you with all required legal actions after a DUI collision.

An attorney can help you file a wrongful death lawsuit and represent you in negotiations with insurance companies.

After losing a loved one in a fatal DUI accident, many people want to seek justice for them. If you are one of them, you need to think about speaking with an accident lawyer from Arash Law right away.

After a car accident, you don’t want to be responsible for paying medical bills and other out-of-pocket costs. Our legal experts will look into the circumstances to ensure that you and your family receive the compensation you are due. Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or use our online form to set up your free, no-obligation review of your car accident case!