[09-11-2022] Solano County, CA – Two CHP Officers Injured in Suspected DUI Crash on Interstate 80

A suspected drunk driver struck two California Highway Patrol officers’ vehicles, causing injuries to both of them in Solano on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

The crash occurred on Sunday morning on the shoulder of I-80 in the westbound direction, east of American Canyon Road.

According to the California Highway Patrol Solano, the officers were conducting an enforcement stop early on the shoulder of I-80.

The CHP further stated that an SUV traveling on the right shoulder struck the officers’ vehicle as it was standing outside, causing the SUV to crash into the officers.

After that, the officers were taken to a nearby hospital to receive medical attention for their wounds, according to the CHP.

The accident left one officer with a concussion and the other with a broken leg.

The SUV’s driver was detained for a DUI, claims the CHP, after they reported their injuries.

According to the CHP, the original driver who the officers had stopped was unharmed.

DUI Accident Statistics

Humanity has a basic right to travel on roads free from danger. Intoxicated motorists put the lives of others in danger. In all parts of the country, strict laws are in place to prevent people from driving drunk.

Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is to act negligently. Any motorist who drinks alcohol and then gets behind the wheel poses a threat to the lives of everyone else on the road.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drunk driving accidents annually cause the deaths of approximately 10,000 people. There is a correlation between intoxication and fatal car accidents; roughly 18% of all fatal crashes can be attributed to drugs and alcohol.

More than 2,000 people in California lose their lives, and more than 30,000 are injured annually due to alcohol and drug-related car accidents. DUI and DWI (driving while intoxicated) blood alcohol content (BAC) criteria in the state vary by driver age and vehicle type.

Drunk drivers often have trouble seeing, making good decisions, and responding appropriately in potentially hazardous situations. Drunk drivers pose an especially serious threat to public safety on the most dangerous stretches of road in California because of their impaired senses and mental state while negotiating these hazardous road obstacles.

Solano County DUI Accident Lawyers for Injured Victims

Those who have been hit by cars as pedestrians rarely make a speedy recovery and resume their normal lives. Because of this, if you are ever hit by a car in California, you are covered by the state’s personal injury law.

If the accident that injured you was the result of the driver’s carelessness, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against them. Lost wages, extended periods of recovery, and high medical bills are just some of the difficulties victims of these kinds of accidents often face.

Our Solano County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law are strong and persuasive advocates on behalf of victims of drunk driving accidents. Offenders who get behind the wheel after imbibing alcohol must face the consequences for their reckless actions. Victims of accidents caused by drunk driving should be held accountable.

Our legal team is dedicated to ensuring that our clients receive the highest possible settlement amounts, which will allow them to cover their medical expenses and provide for their families. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our legal team at (888) 488-1391 if you or a loved one was injured in a drunk driving accident in California.