[09-29-2023] Contra Costa County, CA – Multiple Vehicles Struck by DUI Hit-And-Run Driver on Interstate 680

Multiple vehicles were struck after a 53-year-old driver fled from authorities while under the influence on I-680, Contra Costa County, on Friday, September 29, 2023.

The Danville Police Department responded to reports of a reckless driver on a white Toyota Camry around 11:23 a.m. on El Capitan Drive near the Iron Horse Trail.

Officers spotted the car driving north on Camino Ramon and began pursuit. The driver, identified as James R. from Concord, drove into opposing lanes before making a U-turn just before Sycamore Valley Road. He was apprehended after the car drifted off the road, crossed the curb, and stopped on the soft shoulder.

The driver is facing charges of reckless driving, DUI, and allegedly colliding with several vehicles while on I-680. It is currently unknown how many vehicles were involved or whether anyone sustained visible injuries during the multiple collisions.

The authorities have not released further information about the multiple-vehicle hit-and-runs as of the moment.

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What Should You Do After a DUI Accident?

Collisions caused by drunk drivers frequently result in physical harm, psychological, and financial issues. After the accident, you must exercise extra caution to protect yourself and your loved ones. This checklist will help you handle its aftermath:

• Prioritize your safety: Check yourself for injuries and the condition of the other people involved.
• Inform the police about the crash: A police investigation will be conducted to determine whether the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, which would be vital to your claim.
• Gather evidence: Get essential details such as the driver’s name, contact details, license plate number, and insurance information, as well as witnesses’ information. Take pictures of the accident scene, including the damaged vehicles and the victims’ injuries.
• Report the accident to your insurance company: Provide them with the necessary information, and avoid exaggerating the details of the accident.
• Retain legal assistance: Please speak with our DUI accident lawyers. They’ll defend your rights and ensure you get the maximum compensation possible.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

DUI Accident Statistics

In 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that drunk-driving crashes killed about 37 Americans every day, one every 39 minutes; drunk drivers are involved in 31% of all traffic-related deaths nationwide, with 13,384 deaths, up 14% from 2020. Since 2012, drunk driving deaths have averaged 10,850 per year.

NHTSA stated that California recorded 1,370 alcohol-impaired-driving deaths in 2021, 32% of the 4,285 traffic-related deaths (roughly the same as the nationwide percentage of 31%). It is a 16% increase from 2020’s 1,180 recorded fatalities (30% of the 3,980 traffic-related deaths).

A BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of 0.08% or higher if you’re over 21, and 0.01% or higher if you’re under 21, or at any age if you’re on DUI probation, is illegal.