[08-11-2022] San Diego County, CA – Suspected DUI Driver Hits Two Cars and House After Driving Recklessly in Clairemont

According to the San Diego Police Department, a DUI driver recklessly drove through a neighborhood hitting two cars and a house injuring several people in Point Loma earlier Thursday, August 11, 2022.

The crash occurred early Thursday morning on Point Loma Street in the Birdland neighborhood.

According to San Diego Police, a Nissan pickup truck driver hit the Tesla and then tried to flee. But the Tesla driver kept going after the pickup.

Following a collision with a residence on Meadowlark Drive, the pickup truck continued onto north state Route 163, where it struck a third car and a guardrail close to the Clairemont Mesa Boulevard exit.

The police detained four Nissan truck occupants as they tried to flee the collision scene.

An assessment was being conducted for a DUI case involving one driver.

There is no additional data available. Investigations into the crash are still ongoing.

Reckless Driving Accident Statistics

Aggressive or careless drivers behind the wheel needlessly endanger other people’s lives. It is unacceptable for careless driving to cause harm to innocent people. Drivers who behave this way should be held accountable for the damage and fatalities they cause.

Aggressive driving is a significant cause of traffic accidents, road rage, and numerous fatal highway incidents in the United States annually. When a driver engages in a pattern of moving traffic violations to endanger other people or property, that behavior is referred to as aggressive driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Although it can be challenging to quantify aggressive driving, an American Automobile Association study from 2009 found that from 2003 to 2007, it was a factor in 56% of fatal crashes. According to information from the Fatal Accident Reporting System of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, excessive speed is the most common cause.

Driving recklessly is considered an extreme driving crime or a serious traffic infraction in California. The terms improper, careless, and reckless driving are frequently used interchangeably. Whatever you want to call it, it significantly raises the possibility of fatal car accidents.

3,623 people died in traffic accidents in California in 2016, up more than 1,000 from 2010. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), this represents a 12% increase since 2010. (2,720). While 1,056 people lost their lives due to speeding, 1,059 people died due to drunk driving.

San Diego County Car Accident Lawyers

In the vast majority of auto accident cases, legal negligence is used. However, to prove that the other driver was at fault in a reckless driving accident, your California reckless driving accident attorney will work to establish intentional behavior or “negligence per se.” Intentional behavior carries a higher risk of certain outcomes because it is voluntary, like driving while intoxicated or high.

An injured pedestrian, passenger, or another road user may be able to establish negligence per se liability because reckless driving is against the California Vehicle Code, and negligence per se involves breaking the law. In either scenario, having a solid claim calls for the education and experience of a determined California reckless driving accident lawyer.

Because we have seen firsthand the effects of collisions, Arash Law would love nothing more than for drivers to avoid them. Instead, we help careless drivers compensate people for their injuries or a loved one’s passing.

Our reckless driving accident attorneys in San Diego County give those who might not otherwise have the chance to speak a voice. To schedule your free consultation, dial (888) 488-1391.