[10-08-2022] Riverside County, CA – Six Pedestrians Injured in DUI Crash in Hemet

A driver whom Hemet police said was intoxicated struck six people, two of whom were pinned beneath a pickup late in Hemet on Saturday, October 8, 2022.

The collision occurred just before midnight at the residential intersection of Girard Street and Menlo Avenue.

Police spokesman Alan Reyes described the injuries as significant to moderate. He stated that all were expected to survive.

Reyes claimed that the victims were about to get into a car after leaving a party when it was struck by another vehicle.

Two women were entrapped under a pickup. According to Reyes, police located a jack and lifted the pickup off the women.

According to Reyes, one of the victims was six years old.

According to Reyes, Kody C. was estimated to be in his late 40s and was detained on suspicion of several crimes, including driving while intoxicated and endangering children.

There was no immediate information on Cihal’s city of residence.

DUI Accident Statistics

The use of roads is an inalienable right of all citizens. A drunk driver poses a danger to everyone else on the road. There is strict legislation across the country making driving illegal under the influence of alcohol.

You can count on reckless behavior if you get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or drugs. Intoxicated drivers pose a threat to themselves and others on the road.

As reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it’s estimated that around 10,000 lives are lost annually due to accidents involving drunk drivers. Eighteen percent of all fatal car accidents have an alcohol or drug component.

Drunk driving is responsible for over 2,000 deaths and 30,000 injuries annually in California. State law defines Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) differently depending on the driver’s age and type of vehicle.

Impaired drivers often struggle with vision, decision-making, and reaction time. Drunk drivers pose a particularly severe threat to public safety on California’s most dangerous stretches of the road due to their impaired senses and mental state.

Riverside County DUI Accident Lawyers for Injured Victims

Crossing the street while being struck by a car rarely ends well. If you are ever in a car accident in California, you will be covered by the state’s personal injury law.

After an accident caused by another driver’s carelessness, you may be able to sue that person for damages. Loss of income, time off work, and expensive medical bills are just some of the difficulties victims of these accidents must face.

Our Riverside County DUI accident victims lawyers at Arash Law are powerful and persuasive advocates for clients. Drunk drivers need to be held accountable for the harm they cause when they get behind the wheel. Those responsible for drunk driving accidents should be held financially accountable for their actions.

Our legal team works tirelessly to secure maximum settlements on their behalf to ensure our clients can afford lifesaving medical treatment and provide for their families. If you or a loved one has been hurt as a result of a drunk driving accident in California, please contact our office at (888) 488-1391.