[09-04-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – One Woman Injured in DUI Crash Near Santa Cruz Boardwalk

An unidentified woman was injured after her date allegedly drove recklessly off the famous railroad trestle at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

The crash occurred at 5:19 a.m. at the San Lorenzo River Railroad Bridge.

A 20-year-old San Jose man was detained after allegedly recklessly driving his car off the famous railroad trestle at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

According to police, his female passenger suffered serious injuries.

According to Joyce Blaschke, a spokeswoman for the Santa Cruz Police Department, a red Toyota Prius with its roof up was on the beach beneath the bridge.

According to Blaschke, the passenger was hospitalized in serious condition after being airlifted to an out-of-county trauma center.

The driver was detained on suspicion of causing bodily harm while driving under the influence.

According to county jail logs, he was still in custody at the Santa Cruz County Jail as of Tuesday.

According to Blaschke, the investigators said the car was moving quickly when it crashed into the west end of the railroad trestle, close to the boardwalk.

According to reports, the driver told police that they had spent the previous Saturday at the beach and were on their way home when the accident occurred.

DUI Accident Statistics

Walking in the street is risky for anyone, pedestrians in particular. With no protections in place, they are the most vulnerable.

Pedestrian deaths and injuries in the United States have risen dramatically in recent years. Between 2007 and 2016, there was a 27% increase in pedestrian fatalities despite a 14% decline in traffic fatalities.

It makes no difference whether a driver’s impairment was the result of alcohol or drugs; both are illegal. It is unfortunate that alcohol use while driving is a major contributor to traffic fatalities in the United States.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that approximately 30 people per day are killed in drunk driving-related accidents. A third of all traffic deaths in the United States can be attributed to drunk drivers. Their blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) were significantly higher than permissible limits in 60% of these drivers.

Santa Clara County DUI Accident Lawyer for Injured Victims

After being hit by a car, it is extremely unusual for pedestrians to recover fully and return to their previous level of activity. The injured party in a car accident in California has the legal right to file a claim for damages against the at-fault driver.

An action for damages against the other driver for their negligence may be an option depending on the specifics of your case. The medical bills from accidents like these can add up quickly.

Our Santa Clara DUI accident victims lawyers at Arash Law are here to help if you or a loved one have been hurt in an accident caused by a drunk driver. Drunk drivers should face the consequences of their dangerous and sometimes fatal actions. Accident victims who sustain injuries due to a drunk driver should be compensated monetarily. They need to fight for the money they’re owed.

If you or a loved one has been hurt because of a drunk driver in California, we can help. Please call (888) 488-1391 or complete our online intake form to speak with one of our attorneys.