[09-11-2022] San Joaquin County, CA – Fatal Solo Vehicle Crash Results in One Death and Another Injured in Stockton

The California Highway Patrol reports that one woman is dead, and another has been taken into custody following a solo vehicle collision in Stockton on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

Just after 4:30 a.m., a collision occurred at the Country Club Boulevard on-ramp to southbound Interstate 5, according to the CHP.

According to officials, the car fell down an embankment in the area by about 40 feet. The passenger was forced from the vehicle. The car struck the ejected occupant before resting on top of her.

Local authorities took the passenger to a neighborhood hospital, where she succumbed to her wounds later.

According to the CHP, the driver didn’t appear to have been hurt during the collision.

The names of neither woman have been made public.

According to the CHP, the driver was taken into custody for DUI. Police said they also think that speeding contributed to the fatal collision.

Fatal DUI Crash Statistics

The reality is that drunk driving is a leading cause of car accidents in California and nationwide. In fact, on average, one person dies every two hours in an alcohol-related motor vehicle crash.

Between 2008 and 2016, over 1 million people in California alone suffered injuries in accidents caused by alcohol. And while alcohol-related fatalities have decreased over the last decade, they are still at historically high levels—especially in comparison to other states.

According to the data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), California had 1,646 fatal DUI crashes in 2019. These crashes led to 2,966 deaths. The average blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of drivers who died in these accidents was 0.14 percent, meaning they consumed enough alcohol to impair their driving ability. This number decreased from 0.15 percent in 2018 to 0.17 percent in 2017.

Don’t drive while intoxicated. Limit your alcohol intake before the event, and stick to it! If you think you’ve consumed too much alcohol, ask a friend or member of your family to drive you home until you’re sober again.

San Joaquin County Fatal DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims

The aftermath of a DUI accident can be devastating. The effects of a DUI accident can be seen in many ways, including pain, suffering, emotional distress, and mental anguish. It can also cause physical injuries, such as broken bones and brain injuries.

Most insurance companies will not cover all the expenses related to these accidents. This means that you may be forced to pay out of pocket for any medical bills not covered by your insurance policy or those of the other party involved in the accident.

Getting medical treatment immediately after being involved in a drunk driving accident is essential. If you’re injured and unable to work while recovering, we can help secure compensation that will help pay for your medical costs and lost income while you’re recovering.

The team at Arash Law Firm understands how difficult it is when someone else’s negligence has hurt you—and we’ll do everything we can to ensure justice is served after your accident. We’ll take care of all the paperwork so that you don’t have to worry about anything except getting better!

Any day of the year, call (888) 488-1391 to reach our toll-free, round-the-clock lawyer helpline for immediate assistance. Our well-known San Joaquin County DUI accident lawyers will answer your questions and provide a free, in-depth case evaluation to help you decide whether you have a case.