[10-30-2022] Sonoma County, CA – A 48-Year-Old Petaluma Man is Arrested After Fleeing the Scene of a DUI Crash Close to Casa Grande HighSchool

According to local news, a Petaluma man identified as Daniel B., 48, suspected of DUI, was captured following his escape from the scene of a collision close to Casa Grande High School on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

The collision occurred around 5:20 a.m. at Ely Boulevard South and Casa Grande Road Intersection.

Police reported that a gray BMW crashed into a redwood tree at the roundabout intersection, damaging the tree significantly.

A witness reported to the police that the BMW’s female passenger had remained at the scene while the driver fled on foot.

The passenger recognized Bagley before the female passenger was taken to a nearby hospital for a checkup.

When police discovered Bagley at his Petaluma home, they found signs of intoxication and wounds.

On suspicion of DUI and reckless driving, Bagley was arrested. According to police, he was taken to a nearby hospital for a medical checkup before being incarcerated in the Sonoma County jail.

DUI Crash Statistics in Sonoma

On the road, nobody has to worry about getting hurt. Drunk drivers indeed endanger other motorists. Because of uniform legislation, they were driving while intoxicated is prohibited everywhere.

Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol will undoubtedly result in careless behavior. Alcohol consumption is not permitted before operating a vehicle.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates drunk drivers cause about 10,000 fatal car accidents yearly. Around 18% of all fatal car accidents involve alcohol.

In California, 30,000 injuries and over 2,000 fatalities are caused by drunk driving accidents yearly. For driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI), the state has age- and vehicle-specific requirements (DWI).

Drivers with disabilities frequently struggle with vision, judgment, and reaction time. Drunk drivers seriously threaten the public’s safety on California’s busiest highway stretches because of their impaired judgment and senses.

Sonoma DUI Accident Lawyers

Crossing the street and getting hit by a car rarely goes well. In other words, if you are ever hit by a car in California, you will be protected by the state’s injury law.

The driver at fault for the collision that injured you may be the target of a personal injury lawsuit. The difficulties faced by accident victims include lost wages, time away from work, and expensive medical care.

Sonoma DUI accident victims can rely on the tenacious representation of our firm’s attorneys. Drunk drivers should be held legally responsible for their actions due to the dangers they present on the road. Drunk drivers ought to be held accountable and made to pay for the damages they cause to Sonoma DUI accident victims.

For our clients to be able to pay for life-saving medical care and support their families, we work very hard to secure the highest settlements on their behalf.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 if you or a family member has been hurt in a drunk driving accident in California, or fill out our “Do I Have a Case?” form to arrange a free consultation with one of our skilled lawyers.