[11-26-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Car Drove Over the Bluffs and Injures Two in Santa Monica

Two people were hospitalized after their vehicle drove over the bluffs in Santa Monica on Saturday morning, November 26, 2022.

According to the Santa Monica Police Department, the crash caused by a DUI driver occurred around 12:25 a.m. on Ocean and Montana Avenues.

Responders arrived at the scene to find the vehicle on a flat surface roughly 50 feet west into the bluffs, with a few feet of space down onto PCH.

Further inquiry revealed that the car had failed to make a left or right turn and drove into Palisades Park, smashing through the barrier and into the bluffs.

Two people were found inside the car. Both were taken to a nearby hospital for sustaining minor injuries.

The driver was later issued a felony DUI citation as the investigation continued.

DUI Accident Statistics

While driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, one significantly increases the likelihood of being involved in an accident that causes severe or fatal injuries.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving is directly responsible for the deaths of approximately 10,000 people annually. On the other hand, about 18% of fatal car accidents involve drug use.

Drunk driving is the leading cause of California’s 2,000 annual fatalities and 30,000 annual injuries. Alcohol-related driving offenses are dealt with differently depending on factors like the driver’s age and the vehicle they’re operating.

Driving while intoxicated significantly impairs one’s ability to see, make decisions, and respond quickly. They risk everyone’s safety by venturing out onto the freeways of California.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Santa Monica

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Those who suffer losses due to an incident should be financially compensated for their troubles. No matter who caused the accident, you and your loved ones have the legal right to file a personal injury claim and seek financial compensation for medical bills, lost earnings, and other losses.

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