[09-28-2022] Shasta County, CA – DUI Crash Into Redding Veterinary Clinic Causes Injuries

Two people were injured following an alleged DUI crash into a building in Redding that closed a road and resulted in a gas leak on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

The accident occurred around 10:00 p.m. Wednesday on Westside Road between Breslauer Road and Buenaventura Boulevard.

That area was momentarily closed while emergency personnel investigated and cleaned up the scene.

According to Redding police, Jacob K. was speeding and missed a turn. His pickup truck struck a power pole and a gas line prior to colliding with the Redding Veterinary Clinic.

Redding Electric Utility and PG&E investigated the gas leak from the veterinary clinic and the damaged power pole.

Ksiazek’s passenger also sustained minor wounds. He is now being charged with DUI.

DUI Accident Statistics

Every person has the inherent right to use roads free from harm. Drunk drivers are a threat to the safety of everyone on the road. Drunk driving is illegal in every state due to strict legislation.

If you get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or drugs, you can be sure you’re acting carelessly. Anyone who gets behind the wheel after drinking alcohol is a danger to others on the road.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 10,000 people lose their lives in car accidents involving drunk drivers. Approximately 18% of all fatal car accidents can be traced back to drug or alcohol use.

Every year in California, over 2,000 people are killed in drunk driving accidents, and another 30,000 are injured. The state’s criteria for driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) are age- and vehicle-specific.

Impaired motorists frequently struggle with vision, decision-making, and reaction time. Considering their impaired senses and mental state, drunk drivers pose an especially serious threat to public safety on the most hazardous stretches of road in California.

Shasta County DUI Accident Victims Lawyers

Those who have been struck by cars while crossing the street rarely make a full recovery. This means that you are protected by California’s personal injury law if you are ever hit by a car in California.

You may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent driver who caused the accident that injured you. Victims of these types of accidents often face significant challenges, including lost wages, lengthy recovery periods, and high medical bills.

Our Shasta County DUI accident victims lawyers at Arash Law are powerful and persuasive advocates for clients. Intoxicated drivers must face legal consequences for their dangerous decisions to get behind the wheel. It’s only fair that those who cause accidents due to drunk driving pay for the damage they cause.

Our legal team is committed to obtaining maximum settlements for our clients so that they can pay for necessary medical care and support their families. Call our office at (888) 488-1391 if you or a loved one has been hurt in a drunk driving accident in California.