[10-02-1022] San Bernardino County, CA – One Person Killed in a DUI Accident in Bloomington

One person was killed in a fiery DUI crash on the 10 Freeway early Sunday morning, October 02, 2022.

The collision happened around 2:06 a.m. on the eastbound 10 Freeway at Cedar Avenue in Bloomington.

The California Highway Patrol San Bernardino Station and the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle traffic collision with both vehicles on fire.

When CHP officers and firefighters arrived on the scene, they discovered two vehicles completely engulfed in flames, with one person trapped inside.

One person was pronounced dead at the scene by firefighters.

At the time, it was unknown how many other victims were transported.

CHP arrested one person for Driving Under the Influence.

For an unknown period, the CHP issued a Sig Alert for the # 1 and 2 lanes of the eastbound 10 Freeway at Cedar Avenue.

DUI Accident Statistics

Although DUI accidents occur throughout the United States, California has several cities with higher than average DUI rates. Drunk drivers frequently commit multiple negligent acts at the same time. They are more likely to speed, violate other traffic laws repeatedly, and have difficulty focusing on the road and avoiding distractions.

San Francisco has 8% more drunk drivers than the national average. According to reports, approximately 24% of adults in San Francisco County are heavy drinkers, while the county’s alcohol-related traffic fatality rate is 17%.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, intoxicated drivers accounted for 867 of California’s 3,000 traffic fatalities in 2013. Driving while intoxicated is against the law. If you are found guilty of driving while intoxicated, the punishment you receive may have long-term consequences for your life.

San Bernardino County DUI Accident Victims’ Lawyers

Those who survive drunk driving accidents have permanent disabilities and must undergo extensive rehabilitation. Family members must either work hard to help their loved ones recover or grieve their loved ones’ deaths.

If you or a loved one was injured in a drunk driving accident in San Bernardino County, your family deserves full financial compensation. Speak with an experienced lawyer to learn about your legal options and to protect your rights.

At Arash Law, our highly regarded DUI accident victims’ attorneys have the knowledge and expertise needed to represent victims of drunk driving accidents in a wide range of personal injury cases. We will work tirelessly to protect your legal rights and assist you and your family in obtaining the full and just compensation to which you are entitled.