[10-07-2022] San Diego County, CA – Two People Injured Following DUI Crash in Kearny Mesa

According to police, two people were hospitalized after a two-car collision in the Kearny Mesa neighborhood on Friday, October 7, 2022.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the collision was initially reported just before 1:00 a.m. at the intersection of Balboa Avenue and Kearny Villa Road.

According to police, a 51-year-old man was driving his Hyundai Elantra east on Balboa Avenue while a 23-year-old woman was driving a white Toyota Rav4 south on Kearny Villa Road.

The Hyundai was then struck by the female driver as she approached the intersection.

Both drivers were treated at a hospital. The male driver had serious but non-life-threatening wounds, while the female reported having wrist pain. The two drivers have not yet been identified.

The driver of the Toyota was detained on suspicion of DUI after an investigation revealed that alcohol was a contributing factor in the collision. The woman was placed under arrest.
There was no information on the condition of the Hyundai driver.

DUI Accident Statistics

All citizens have the right to free and unrestricted access to public roads. Driving under the influence is extremely dangerous for everyone on the road. There is strict legislation across the country making driving illegal under the influence of alcohol.

You can expect dangerous behavior if you get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or drugs. Anyone else on the road is put in danger when an intoxicated driver gets behind the wheel.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 10,000 people per year are killed in car accidents involving drunk drivers. About 18% of all fatal car accidents involve substance abuse.

Over 2,000 people in California lose their lives, and another 30,000 are injured yearly due to drunk driving accidents. Under state law, the definitions of driving under the influence and driving while impaired varies by age and vehicle type.

Vision, decision-making, and reaction time are all areas where drivers with impairments often struggle. Drunk drivers, with their impaired senses and mental state, pose an especially great risk to public safety on the most hazardous roads in California.

San Diego County DUI Accident Lawyer for Victims

Drunk driving accidents are unfortunately common in the United States and the state of California. Drunk driving accidents have a higher fatality and injury rate. You should not wait to speak with a lawyer if you or a loved one has been injured in a DUI-related car crash.

Experiencing a DUI-related accident as a victim can be a tiring and stressful ordeal. Consultation with a lawyer who specializes in cases involving DUI-related accidents is recommended in such cases.

Your attorney will start by reviewing all relevant police records and speaking with potential witnesses in your favor. The investigators will also check the law to see who could be named in a lawsuit over drunk driving.

Our San Diego County DUI accident victims lawyers at Arash Law are powerful and aggressive advocates for injured clients caused by DUI drivers. Our law firm is here to serve as an advocate and protector to help injured people get the most money possible for their cases so they can take care of themselves and their families after a tragedy.

If a drunk driver in California has injured you or someone you love, please get in touch with our legal team. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or complete our online intake form to schedule a free legal consultation with one of our attorneys.