[09-24-2022] San Diego County, CA – One-Year-Old Girl Killed in Fatal DUI Hit-and-Run Crash in Castle Neighborhood

According to authorities, a one-year-old girl was killed after being struck by a driver allegedly under the influence of alcohol in a hit-and-run accident in San Diego’s Castle neighborhood on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

The young child was struck at around 6:45 p.m. in the 3900 block of Redwood Street.

According to the San Diego Police Department, she was struck by a 1999 Toyota 4Runner that was being operated by a 45-year-old man.

The youngster was taken to the hospital after suffering head injuries but died there, according to the police.

The driver was apprehended by police in the Mid-City neighborhood on suspicion of felony drunk driving and hit-and-run after a witness to the collision provided license plate information.

According to San Diego police, anyone with information about the collision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 10,000 people are killed annually in accidents involving drunk drivers.

An average of one person is killed every 52 minutes due to a drunk driver in the United States. This year, drunk driving was responsible for more than ten thousand deaths in the United States. One-third of all traffic fatalities involve drivers who were intoxicated by alcohol.

Drunk driving is against the law in California. Too many people continue to drive while under the influence of alcohol.

123,548 people were arrested in California in 2017 on suspicion of DUI. For the year in question, drunk driving was responsible for 1,294 deaths and 26,967 injuries.

Drunk driving accidents tend to be more devastating than those involving sober drivers because of slower reaction times and impaired judgment.

San Diego County DUI Accident Victims Lawyers

Losing a family member as a result of someone else’s negligence is a devastating experience. However, it can be difficult to find help after an accident caused by DUI.

When drunk drivers cause accidents, it’s not uncommon for others to suffer financial losses from repairs to their property and time away from work. Victims of accidents caused by intoxicated drivers frequently endure significant physical and emotional distress.

The negligent driver may be held liable for all or some of these expenses. Contact our San Diego County DUI accident victims lawyers if you or a loved one have been injured in an accident that you believe was caused by drunk driving.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 or submit an online intake form to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.