[10-07-2022] San Diego County, CA – DUI Driver Injured Several People in Two-Vehicle Collision near Balboa Park

According to the authorities, a DUI driver was involved in a two-vehicle collision, injuring several people, including a 78-year-old woman, in the Balboa Park neighborhood of San Diego Friday, October 7, 2022.

The collision occurred at 6:52 p.m. Northbound on the 2500 block of Florida Drive in the Balboa Park neighborhood of San Diego.

Officer John Buttle said the 28-year-old suspect was driving a Chevy Cruze northbound on the 2500 block of Florida Drive when he crossed the southbound lane and hit a Nissan Altima driven by a 57-year-old woman.

The woman, who was 28 years old, was arrested for driving while drunk.

A 78-year-old woman who was a passenger in the Nissan broke her left wrist open.

Paramedics checked out the suspect and the driver of the Nissan at the scene, and the suspect was taken into custody.

The Traffic Division of the police department is looking into the accident, and anyone with information was asked to call 858-495-7800 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

DUI Accident Statistics

Every year, over 10,000 people lose their lives as a result of drunk driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In the United States, one person dies from the actions of a drunk driver every 52 minutes.

As a result of alcohol-related accidents, over 10,000 people will lose their lives in the United States in 2019 due to driving under the influence. In motor vehicle accidents, one-third of deaths are caused by drunk drivers.

California punishes driving under the influence of alcohol severely. Drivers who have been drinking on the road are still on the road, unfortunately. It was estimated that 123,548 people were in custody on suspicion of driving under the influence in California at the end of 2017. There were 26,967 injuries and 1,294 deaths due to drunk driving in that year.

Drivers who are drunk are prone to making mistakes that can have devastating consequences as a result of their slowed reflexes and clouded judgment.

San Diego County DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims

The death of a loved one is tragic when it is caused by someone else’s carelessness. You may not always be able to find help after a DUI-related accident.

A person who has been in an accident caused by someone drunk usually loses money, has less chances of making money in the future, and has damage done to their property and cars.

The victims of drunk driving accidents often suffer physical and emotional trauma. This money can be recouped in part or in full if you sue the driver who was at fault.

At Arash Law, our San Diego County DUI accident victims lawyers can help you understand your rights and options as a victim of an accident caused by a drunk driver.

You can talk to one of our experienced lawyers by calling (888) 488-1391 or filling out an online intake form.