[10-18-2022] El Dorado County, CA – Two People Injured in DUI Crash in Lake Tahoe Boulevard

Two people sustained injuries following a DUI car accident on Lake Tahoe Boulevard on Sunday, October 16, 2022.

The crash occurred Sunday morning near Taco Bell on Lake Tahoe Boulevard.

According to Detective Sgt. Scott Crivelli of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, Catherine S., a local resident of South Lake Tahoe, was involved in a two-vehicle collision in which she rear-ended the car in front of her.

Injuries were reported by two passengers in the other car.

SLTPD claims that Sleight showed indicators of alcohol intoxication.

According to Crivelli, officers on the scene put her through field sobriety tests and then arrested her on suspicion of DUI.

Sleight offered a breath sample for evidence, and the BAC was .17. The permissible limit is .08

Sleight is accused of felony DUI after testing more than twice the legal limit and inflicting bodily harm.

$75k was set as the bail amount. Sleight had been freed as of the early hours of Monday.

DUI Accident Statistics

Every individual has the right to use the road without fear of harm. It’s a fact that drunk drivers pose a danger to other motorists. Due to uniform legislation, drunk driving is prohibited nationwide.

A person’s behavior is guaranteed to be reckless if they get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or drugs. It’s extremely risky for anyone who has been drinking to get behind the wheel.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported about 10,000 people per year are killed in car accidents involving drunk drivers. About 18% of all fatal car accidents have a connection to intoxication.

Over 2,000 people lose their lives, and another 30,000 are injured due to drunk driving accidents each year in California. The state’s criteria for driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) are age- and vehicle-specific.

Drivers with impairments frequently have difficulties with vision, decision-making, and reaction time. Drunk drivers pose a particularly severe threat to public safety on the most dangerous highway corridors in California due to their impaired senses and mental state.

El Dorado County DUI Accident Victims Lawyers

Crossing the street while being struck by a car almost never ends well. To put it another way, if you are ever hit by a car in California, you will be protected under the state’s personal injury law.

There’s a chance you can sue the careless driver who caused the wreck that hurt you for personal injuries. Loss of income, time off work, and expensive medical bills are just some of the difficulties victims of these accidents must face.

Our El Dorado County DUI accident victims’ lawyers at Arash Law can rely on the strong advocacy of Arash Law’s attorneys. Drunk drivers should face legal consequences for the risks they pose on the road. Those responsible for accidents caused by drunk driving should be made to pay for the damage they cause.

We work tirelessly to secure maximum settlements on their behalf to ensure our clients can afford lifesaving medical treatment and provide for their families. Contact our office at (888) 488-1391 if you or a loved one has been hurt as a result of a drunk driving accident in California.