[08-11-2022] San Diego County, CA – DUI Two-Vehicle Collision Results in Multiple Injuries on SR-94

According to the California Highway Patrol, a DUI two-vehicle crash injured multiple people on state Route 94 Thursday, August 11, 2022.

According to the CHP spokesperson Jesse Matias, the crash occurred around 1:00 p.m. on SR-94 eastbound, west of Interstate 805.

The driver of a Cadillac sedan, a 37-year-old man, crashed into a GMC sport utility vehicle driven by a 21-year-old San Diego woman who suffered minor injuries.

The male driver, of San Bernardino, was being treated by medical personnel in the ambulance’s back seat when Matias said he started to act uncooperatively and had to be restrained to a gurney.

The individual was then able to free himself from the gurney restraints and make an attempt to exit the ambulance’s back.

When asked to stay in the ambulance, the man displayed overt indications and symptoms of possible drug impairment, according to the authorities.

Several police officers and firefighters had to physically restrain the 37-year-old man. He was then taken to a hospital as a precaution before being arrested on suspicion of drugged driving.

The incident left no CHP officers injured. The accident’s cause is still being looked into.

Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 33,654 people died in car accidents in the United States in 2018. (NHTSA). 23,000 people died in car accidents involving passenger cars.

In 2018, there were about 3,259 fatal car accidents in California. 2,261 passenger cars were involved in these terrible collisions. The state continues to experience an increase in traffic collisions.

San Diego, Chula Vista, and Oceanside were the top three cities in San Diego County for auto accidents in 2018, according to data from the California Highway Patrol.

With a population of roughly 1.5 million, San Diego is the second-largest city in California and the eighth-largest metropolitan area in the country.

The beautiful beaches, pleasant weather, and laid-back vibe of San Diego, California, are well known. Additionally, it has one of the highest population densities of any city in the nation. On the city’s highways, San Diego’s drivers log more than 12 million miles every day.

According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, 20,270 people were hurt or killed in car crashes in San Diego last year.

San Diego County Car Accident Lawyers

The victim is encouraged to submit a personal injury claim with the aid of his attorney while the official investigation is ongoing. The injured parties have the right to make a personal injury claim in order to receive financial compensation for their accident-related expenses, lost wages, suffering, and emotional anguish.

In a car accident case, acting as your own lawyer is not advised, though it is technically possible. You run the risk of making errors and waiving your right to damages if you represent yourself in court.

During a negotiation, dealing with insurance claim adjusters can be risky and challenging. By retaining legal counsel to assist you in resolving your dispute or, if necessary, taking it to trial, you can protect your rights and future.

The skilled San Diego car accident lawyers at Arash Law are available to help. Residents of National City, Lemon Grove, La Mesa, El Cajon, Santee, Lakeside, La Jolla, Rancho Penasquitos, and Poway are served by Arash law. For a Free Consultation with a California Personal Injury Lawyer, call (888) 488-1391.