[08-21-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Cyclist Fatally Struck and Killed by DUI Driver in Rancho Cucamonga

According to San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies, a suspected DUI driver ran over and killed a bicyclist in front of his son in Rancho Cucamonga early Saturday morning, August 21, 2022.

According to the San Bernardino County Deputies, the crash occurred just before 2:00 a.m. to the intersection of Haven Avenue and Arrow Route.

When the deputies got there, they found that a 49-year-old man from Rancho Cucamonga had been hit and died from his injuries.

Deputies say that the man was riding with his son, who was underage, and a group of 10 other cyclists when a car hit him from behind.

Deputies say that Gerald W., who was driving that car, was found to be driving while drunk.

The crash is still being looked into by deputies. Call the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff Station at 909-477-2800 if you saw what happened or know anything about the crash.

DUI Accident Statistics

Road safety is a basic right of every person. Drunk drivers put other people’s lives in danger. There are strict rules in place all over the country to cut down on drunk driving.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that about 10,000 people die every year in drunk driving accidents. About 18% of car accidents that kill people are caused by alcohol or other drugs.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that about 30 people die each year because of drunk drivers. Around 30% of all traffic deaths in the United States are caused by drunk driving.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that more than 60% of these drivers have a higher level of alcohol in their blood than is allowed.

In 2018, there were 127,250 DUI arrests in California, and 474 of them were for people under 18 years old. There were 4,944 arrests for many different kinds of crimes. In 2017, there were 5% fewer DUI arrests.

If you are ever on the road with a drunk driver, you can protect yourself by not driving at night when most people are drinking and by paying close attention to how other drivers act around you.

San Bernardino County DUI Accident Victims Lawyers With a Winning Track Record

You might not know where to go for help after a DUI accident. How can you get the money you need to fix your injuries even though the driver has been arrested?

In addition to medical bills, people who get a DUI often lose money because they miss work, can’t earn as much, or damage their cars or other property. Also, many people who are hurt in accidents caused by drunk drivers go through a lot of pain, suffering, and emotional stress.

You can ask a drunk driver to pay for these and other costs by filing a lawsuit against them. Our San Bernardino County DUI accident victims lawyers at Arash Law will help you through the process. We will start with a free consultation to explain your legal rights and options for filing a claim.

The legal team at Arash Law is made up of skilled negotiators who will work hard to reach a full and fair settlement. We always give free consultations, and we’ll tell you about your legal rights and options and try to get your money back if we can. Please don’t be afraid to call us or send us an email right now if you need help. For a free consultation with one of our lawyers, please call (888) 488-1391.