[09-01-2022] Riverside County, CA – Woman and Child Seriously Injured After a DUI Accident on Collett Avenue

A 24-year-old Riverside woman and her 4-year-old relative were seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash caused by a DUI driver on Collett Avenue on Thursday, September 01, 2022.

The accident happened around 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of Collett and Pierce Streets.

According to Riverside police Sgt. Ryan Taack, 35-year-old Nicole Shawn B. of Riverside was driving her Range Rover eastbound when she lost control while passing through the westbound lanes, striking a westbound 2007 Toyota Corolla.

A 35-year-old man accused of driving under the influence and causing a two-vehicle crash that seriously injured a Riverside woman and a child was being held on $50,000 bail today.

Paramedics from the Riverside Fire Department arrived quickly and discovered the occupants of the Toyota had sustained serious injuries.

According to Taack, the victims were taken to a hospital in serious but stable condition. Other occupants in both vehicles were hospitalized with minor injuries.

Baccarella was taken to jail after being treated for minor injuries. Taack claimed that tests revealed she was driving while intoxicated. She was arrested and booked into the Robert Presley Jail on suspicion of DUI causing great bodily harm and possession of drug paraphernalia on Thursday night.

The suspect’s background information was unavailable.

DUI Accident Statistics

Thousands of people are injured or killed in drunk driving accidents every year. These accidents are completely preventable, and yet they continue to happen. 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.

Riverside County DUI Accident Victims Lawyers

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a major problem in the United States. Innocent people choose to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or taking drugs every day, and innocent people are injured or killed as a result. DUI accidents can be devastating, not just for the victims but for their families as well.

If you or a loved one was hurt in a drunk driving accident in Riverside 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 accident 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.

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