[11-27-2022] Sacramento County, CA – 18-Year-Old Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash Involving DUI Driver in Isleton

An 18-year-old driver was killed in a two-vehicle collision involving a DUI driver in Isleton on Sunday evening, November 27, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash occurred after 9:30 p.m. on State Road 160, close to Rio Vista.

A 20-year-old woman from West Sacramento was traveling south on SR 160 when it crossed over the double yellow lines and collided with a Honda traveling in the opposite direction.

The impact of the collision sent the Honda sliding down the levee on the east side of the highway, where the driver was initially trapped.

Its driver, identified by the Sacramento County Coroner as Ryan A. of Sacramento, was pronounced dead while taken to UC Davis Medical Center.

The female driver, whose identification has not been released by the authorities, displayed symptoms of intoxication when the police got to the scene.

She was treated for minor injuries before being arrested on suspicion of felony DUI causing injury and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

Fatal DUI Accident Statistics

When someone drives after taking alcohol or drugs, their risk of being in an accident that ends in serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased.

About 10,000 individuals per year die as a direct result of drunk driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Contrarily, drug usage, whether illicit or prescribed, is a factor in around 18% of fatal car accidents.

In California, drunk driving is the main contributor to the state’s 2,000 annual fatalities and 30,000 annual injuries. Depending on the type of vehicle being driven and the age of the driver, driving under the influence is handled differently.

When driving after drinking, a driver’s vision, decision-making, and reaction times all considerably suffer. They take to California’s dangerous freeways, endangering the lives of other motorists and pedestrians.

DUI Accident Lawyers for Victims in Sacramento County

If you or someone you care about was hurt in a car accident in California and you suspect the other driver was drunk, you should consult an attorney as soon as possible. They will act as your advocate in meetings with the insurance provider on your behalf or that of the victim’s family.

Those who incur damages due to an accident should be compensated monetarily. You and your family have the legal right to file a personal injury claim and seek financial compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses resulting from an accident, regardless of who was at fault.

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