[09-14-2022] Kern County, CA – Four People Injured After Suspected Drunk Driver Crashed into Home in SW Bakersfield

According to California Highway Patrol, three people were injured, among them a toddler, after a suspected drunk driver struck a home along Taft Highway early on Wednesday morning, September 14, 2022.

According to CHP, the crash occurred around 12:30 a.m. at a house at Old River Road and Taft Highway.

According to CHP, fire crews from County Fire Station 53 were able to put out the fire, and every resident of the house was able to leave.

A 21-month-old baby was seriously hurt in the collision, which caused the home to catch fire.

The 26-year-old driver of the car, Madison W., was charged with felony driving under the influence and booked into the Kern County Jail after suffering only minor injuries in the collision. Williams has a Friday court date.

According to family members, the ceiling fell on Princedeep J., 25, his wife Rajwinder J., 25, their father Balwinder J., 61, and 21-month-old Rohundeep J. inside the vehicle, injuring them all.

Suman J., Princedeep’s sister, told local news that the 21-month-old was being treated at a children’s hospital for internal injuries in addition to a fractured skull and broken arm.
Balwinder was reported to have gotten everyone else out of the house after being released from the hospital earlier on Wednesday.

DUI Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are especially at risk from road hazards. It’s because they have no safeguards in place that they are the most susceptible.

The number of pedestrian deaths in the United States has increased significantly over the past few years. Pedestrian deaths rose by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while traffic-related deaths fell by 14%.

This drunk driver had a legal obligation to help the pedestrian while driving under the influence of alcohol, but he chose not to follow through. Operating a motor vehicle after consuming drugs or alcohol is a criminal offense. There are a lot of drunk-driving accidents in the United States, which is unfortunate.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk-driving accidents claim the lives of about 30 people every day. Drunk drivers cause nearly a third of fatal car accidents in the United States. 60% of these drivers were found to be above the legal limit in their blood alcohol content (BAC).

Kern County DUI Accident Victims Lawyers

It is extremely rare for a pedestrian who has been hit by a car to make a full recovery and return to their regular activities. As a victim of a car accident in California, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries.

Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to sue for damages caused by the other driver’s negligence. An accident like this can cause a wide range of problems, including long recovery times and high medical bills.

Our Kern County DUI accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to fight for the rights of those who have been injured in an accident because of a drunk driver’s negligence. The reckless and deadly actions of drunk drivers must be held accountable. Those who have been injured in DUI accidents should be compensated. A law firm’s mission is to help injured people get the money they need to pay their medical bills and maintain their families.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a California drunk driving accident, our legal team is here to help. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or complete our online intake form to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys.