[09-05-2022] San Diego, CA – San Diego Officer Injured in a Collision with a Suspected DUI Driver on Interstate 15

According to an ABC 10 report, a San Diego police officer was hurt after a woman suspected of DUI rear-ended his patrol car along I-15 early Monday morning, September 05, 2022.

The crash occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. near Friars Road.

According to Fox 5 San Diego, the officer stopped along I-15 while assisting a disabled driver with a tow truck when a woman driving a Land Rover smashed into the back of the patrol car.

The officer sustained minor injuries and was sent to the hospital for treatment.

According to authorities, the woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

No other information was released.

The accident remains under investigation.

DUI Accident Statistics

California is one of the worst states in the country for drinking and driving and has the highest number of drunk driving deaths. There were 1,059 fatal alcohol-impaired crashes in 2016, a 16.2% rise from 911 in 2015 and a 27.7% increase from 829 in 2012.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk driving kills 28 people in the United States daily. Approximately 68% of alcohol-related deaths occur at night, and 28% occur during the day.

Alcohol is a major contributor to road deaths. Alcohol significantly impairs a driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle safely, affecting judgment and delaying response time. It’s no surprise that the consequences of this sort of accident can be fatal.

San Diego County DUI Accident Victims Lawyers

The consequences of a drunk driving accident can be devastating, and recovery time may be lengthened. Knowing that someone is working relentlessly to get you justice allows you to concentrate on yourself and your family.

You must talk with a lawyer if you are involved in an accident caused by a drunk driver. The drunk driver may face criminal charges, but they may also be held civilly accountable for their damages.

Our San Diego County DUI accident victims’ attorneys at Arash Law can assist you in avoiding or eliminating the unpleasant expenses and consequences typically associated with DUI. Our attorneys are experts in dealing with DUI cases and effectively lessening their clients’ burdens.

We provide free and comprehensive case evaluations to prospective clients. You may reach us by completing the online intake form or calling (888) 488-1391.