[09-05-2022] San Joaquin County, CA – Woman Killed After Getting Ejected from Car in Stockton

According to deputies, a woman was killed after a suspected DUI crash in Stockton on Monday morning, September 5, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just after 4:30 a.m. at the Country Club Boulevard on-ramp to southbound Interstate 5.

A car went down an embankment about 40 feet at the Country Club Boulevard on-ramp.

According to CHP, the vehicle from which the passenger was ejected then struck them.

According to police, the car was traveling at high speed when the collision occurred, and a passenger was ejected.

However, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, they also received a call at that time from a woman reporting that she was attempting to transport a friend who had been shot to the hospital.

According to the police, the passenger was taken to the hospital by medics but later passed away from her injuries. Her identity has not been disclosed.

The car driver was detained on suspicion of DUI. According to CHP, she didn’t seem to have been hurt in the collision.

According to deputies, the shooting occurred close to Plymouth Road and Bristol Avenue.

No information regarding suspects has been made public at this stage of the investigation.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 10,000 people die as a result of drunk driving every year.

Every 52 minutes, someone is killed in the United States because of an intoxicated motorist. Over ten thousand people lost their lives in accidents involving alcohol, and over a million people were arrested for driving under the influence throughout 2019. One-third of all traffic deaths can be attributed to drunk driving.

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in the state of California. Unfortunately, intoxicated drivers are still on the road.

123,548 Californians were detained on suspicion of driving under the influence in 2017. Accidents caused by intoxicated drivers led to 26,967 injuries and 1,294 fatalities that year.

Drunk drivers’ reaction times and judgment are impaired, making their accidents more severe than those involving sober drivers.

San Joaquin County DUI Accident Victims Lawyers

When a family member is taken too soon because of the negligence of another person, the pain is multiplied many times over. It can be difficult to locate appropriate assistance in the aftermath of a DUI-related accident.

People who have been in an accident caused by someone who was under the influence of alcohol often experience a loss of income, a decrease in future earning potential, and damage to their vehicles and other property. Victims of accidents caused by drunk drivers frequently experience excruciating physical pain and severe emotional distress.

You can sue the other driver who caused the accident to get some or all of your money back. Our San Joaquin County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law represent people who have been hurt in drunk driving accidents, and we can explain your rights and help you figure out the best way to pursue a claim.

We invite you to contact us at (888) 488-1391 or through our online intake form to discuss your legal matter with one of our attorneys.