[11-01-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Two Fatality After a Fiery DUI Crash In Woodland Hills

Two people died after a fiery DUI crash in Woodland Hills on Tuesday night, November 1, 2022.

The crash happened around 9 p.m. at Valmar Road and the 23100 block of West Mulholland Drive.

According to the local authorities, the initial investigation indicates that the driver of a Toyota Camry rear-ended a Ford Mustang while it was moving east on Mulholland at a high rate of speed, igniting both cars.

Firefighters were able to put out the fire quickly. However, the two people inside the Mustang could not receive medical attention and passed away at the scene, according to LAFD.

The male driver of the Toyota Camry, in his 20s, managed to get out of the car. Paramedics examined him and took him to the hospital out of caution.

Later, according to an officer, the unidentified driver was detained on suspicion of DUI.

Fatal DUI Crash Statistics

Everyone should be able to use the road without getting hurt. Everyone else on the street is seriously at risk from drunk drivers. Due to consistently enforced laws, drinking and driving are prohibited everywhere.

Anyone who uses drugs or alcohol before driving is asking for trouble, driving while intoxicated is extremely risky.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that approximately 10,000 people per year pass away in car accidents caused by drunk drivers. In about 18% of all fatal auto accidents, alcohol is a contributing factor.

In California, drunk driving accidents result in more than 2,000 fatalities and 30,000 injuries yearly. Depending on the driver’s age and the type of vehicle they are operating, driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) are defined differently.

Drivers frequently experience vision, decision-making, and reaction time problems. Drunk drivers seriously threaten public safety on California’s most dangerous highway corridors due to their diminished senses and mental state.

DUI Crash Accident Lawyers for Victims in Woodland Hills

You have a very slim chance of surviving being struck by a car while crossing the street. If you ever get hurt in a car accident, California’s injury law has your back.

You might bring a personal injury claim against the negligent driver who was to blame for the collision that injured you. The high cost of medical care, time away from work, and loss of income are just a few difficulties that victims of these accidents must deal with.

In cases involving Woodland Hills DUI accidents attorneys at our firm will tenaciously defend their client’s interests. Legal repercussions are appropriate when drunk drivers put other road users in danger. Those responsible for drunk driving should be financially liable when an accident occurs.

When representing clients who have been hurt in California auto accidents, our firm has a stellar reputation. Call (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free legal consultation with our team, or click the “Do I Have a Case?” link on our website.