[09-03-2022] Fresno County, CA – A 21-Year-Old and an 18-Year-Old Couple Died Following a Fatal DUI Vehicle Crash at Clinton Avenue

A 20-year-old driver, Mariano C., and an 18-year-old passenger, Emily A., from Mendota, both suffered critical injuries after a fatal DUI vehicle crash at Clinton Avenue on Saturday morning, September 3, 2022.

According to the local authorities, the collision happened around 5:45 a.m. on Southbound Highway 99 at Clinton Avenue.

Authorities claim they discovered the two victims’ vehicle on Highway 99 north of McKinley Avenue around 6:00 a.m.

Unfortunately, the driver and a female passenger passed away at the scene.

According to a CHP investigation, the driver was identified as Eugene R., 21, of Fresno, traveling at high speed northbound on Highway 99, north of McKinley Avenue.

Authorities claim that because he was drunk driving, he made an unsafe lane change that caused his right rear to crash into Cruz’s left front.

Both vehicles lost control due to the collision, veering down the embankment north of McKinley Avenue.

According to the CHP investigation, Roebuck’s car ran through a fence and came to rest in a field, while Cruz’s hit a tree. Cruz was found to be not buckled up in the vehicle as well.

According to sheriff’s deputies, they took Roebuck to a nearby hospital before being taken into custody. He was arrested and taken to the Fresno County Jail on $277,000 bail.

His felony accusations include drunk driving that caused death and intoxicated driving manslaughter. He posted a $27,700 bond and was freed on September 4.

Fatal DUI Crash Statistics

Undoubtedly, one of the craziest things a driver can do is drive while intoxicated. Along with their own lives, it might also endanger the lives of others.

According to the NHTSA, drunk driving accidents result in 30 American fatalities.
Most fatal motor vehicle accidents in the US are caused by drunk driving, accounting for about 29% of all fatalities. 61% of these drivers have blood alcohol levels above the limit (BAC).

14% of all traffic-related fatalities in the United States in 2016—10,497 people—were the result of drunk driving. Among the 1233 children between 0 and 14 who died in traffic accidents in 2016, 214 (17%) involved an alcoholic driver.

MADD statistics showed more than 1,000 DUI-related fatalities just in California in 2017. Due to drunk driving, tens of thousands of innocent people have suffered severe, even fatal, injuries and stress.

The majority of California’s highways have a 65 mph top speed limit. The maximum speed limit is 55 mph on two-lane undivided roads and for cars towing trailers unless otherwise posted.

Victims of DUI accidents must aggressively combat any erroneous fault allocation. Injured victims can best safeguard their legal rights and financial interests by meticulously compiling and presenting evidence to establish the drunk driver’s entire liability for a collision.

Fresno County Fatal DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims

A loved one’s death due to another driver’s carelessness can be very upsetting and overwhelming. The victim’s family may experience more anxiety when a drunk driver is at fault.

Managing a wrongful death claim on your own can be challenging after a fatal car accident, especially if you lack legal experience. It would be ideal for you and your family to have a catastrophic car accident attorney on your side.

Arash Law’s skilled Fresno County DUI accident attorneys can put together a compelling argument on your behalf and fight to get you the just compensation you require for your enormous losses.

Our firm’s fatal car accident attorney can handle legal matters so you can better concentrate on your recovery and overall well-being. Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online contact form to schedule your free, no-obligation review of your fatal auto accident case!