[08-23-2022] San Francisco County, CA- DUI Crash Injured Multiple Persons on Highway 101

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a drunk driver struck a minivan carrying a family of five while traveling south on Highway 101 in Mendocino County on Wednesday, August 23, 2022.

The mother, the 15-year-old girl, and the other car’s driver all sustained serious wounds.

The DUI driver turned out to be Tyson Y., a 41-year-old former State Park Ranger who was photographed dozing off in his patrol car while it was still running and in gear.

Young has worked for Caltrans since losing his job to a DUI conviction in 2014.

The Mendocino County District Attorney has been notified, and the CHP informed Dan Noyes of the I-Team.

The DA also informed us that he was considering charging Young with a felony.

DUI Accidents Statistics

Although there are DUI accidents everywhere in the United States, California has numerous cities with higher than average DUI rates. Often, drunk drivers commit several different negligent acts at the same time. They are more likely to speed, repeatedly violate other traffic laws, and have trouble focusing on the road and avoiding distractions.

San Francisco has an 8 % higher rate of DUI drivers than the national average. Around 24 % of adults in San Francisco county are reportedly heavy drinkers, while the county’s overall alcohol-related traffic fatality rate is 17%.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, intoxicated drivers accounted for 867 out of 3,000 traffic fatalities in California in 2013. It is against the law to drive while intoxicated. If you are found guilty of driving while intoxicated, the punishment you receive could have a lasting impact on your life.

San Francisco County DUI Accident Lawyers

Those who survive drunk driving accidents suffer permanent disabilities and require prolonged rehabilitation. Family members must either work hard to assist their loved ones in their recovery or grieve the loss of their loved ones.

If you or a loved one was hurt in a drunk driving accident in San Francisco County, your family needs access to all the available financial compensation. Speak with a competent attorney to learn about your legal choices and to protect your rights.

Our highly regarded DUI victims’ attorneys at Arash Law have the knowledge and expertise required to represent victims of drunk driving accidents in the entire range of personal injury cases. We will make an unwavering effort to uphold your legal rights and assist you and your family in obtaining the full and just compensation you are entitled to.

For a free consultation with one of our attorneys, call us at (888) 488-1391.