[09-05-2022] San Joaquin County, CA – A DUI Collision Ended in a Fatality and a Female was Arrested in Stockton

A woman was detained, and the passenger in her car was killed following a suspected DUI collision in Stockton on Monday morning, September 5, 2022.

Around 4:30 a.m., the collision occurred close to the Country Club Boulevard onramp and Interstate 5.

According to authorities, the car went down a nearby embankment, and the passenger was thrown from the vehicle.

The ejected passenger was subsequently struck by the car, according to CHP. According to officials, the passenger was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Local authorities withheld other pieces of information.

Fatal DUI Crash Accidents

The long-term effects of drunk driving accidents can drastically alter the lives of those involved. Instances of drinking and driving have steadily increased in the United States since the late 1970s.

Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs is extremely risky. They put their own lives and the lives of other drivers in danger.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that drunk driving accidents claim the lives of 30 people in the United States daily. In the United States, nearly one-fourth of all traffic fatalities result from drunk driving.

In 2016, nearly one-fourth of traffic fatalities in the United States were caused by drunk drivers. 17% of all fatalities in 2016 involving children under 14 were brought on by drunk driving.

Over 1,000 people died in drunk driving accidents in California last year, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Numerous fatalities and serious injuries have been caused by drunk driving.

San Joaquin County DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims

When a drunk driver harms or kills another person, there should be no room for complacency. If a drunk driver causes an accident, the victims should gather and present evidence to show that they are the only ones at fault.

For instance, additional defendants may have been involved in a drunk driving accident. All potential sources of compensation for injuries or fatalities resulting from California DUI accidents should be carefully considered and evaluated.

At Arash Law, our San Joaquin County DUI accident victims’ attorneys are committed to looking into every avenue for reimbursing our clients for their losses. They must be punished and held responsible for their actions because they should have known better than to drive after drinking. Arash Law’s primary goal is to raise as much money as possible for family support and medical costs.

If a drunk driver hurts you or a loved one in California, don’t hesitate to contact our legal team. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or use our online form to get in touch with us if you have any questions or concerns.